§ 14-14. Purpose.

A. 

The purpose of an article regulating the maintenance of weeds and grasses on property in residential zoning districts is to promote the integrity of residential neighborhoods; to promote firesafety by creating defensible open space between developed property and vacant property; and to promote the general health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants in the City.

B. 

Weeds and grasses that are not purposefully maintained can provide an environment for mice, rodents and other vermin which can potentially transmit diseases to humans; can collect litter and other wind blown trash which can potentially pose a fire hazard; can become unsightly which can potentially have a negative impact to neighborhood aesthetics and property values; can spread to adjacent properties, which can pose potential maintenance hardships; and can become an attractive nuisance, which can cause public safety considerations.