7.10.120 Noxious vegetation, weeds, and tall grass.
(1) It is hereby determined and declared that weeds, tall grass, or other noxious vegetation are a public nuisance under any of the following conditions:
(a) When excess vegetation is determined by the Fire Chief or his/her designee to be a fire hazard, as defined under the provisions of the Oregon Fire Code;
(b) When a property contains plants that are poisonous to the touch (including, but not limited to, poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac);
(c) When rampantly growing plants (including blackberries, bamboo, etc.):
(i) Cross property lines;
(ii) Cause damage to fences or structures; or
(iii) Cross onto the public right-of-way or impede travel on any part of a street or sidewalk;
(d) When vegetation creates a public safety concern such as blocking the view of oncoming traffic or blocking vision clearance areas around intersections and driveways; or
(e) When grass is in excess of 10 inches. Exceptions can be granted for parcels of land used for agricultural purposes.
(2) It is unlawful for the owner or any person in possession or control of any lot or premises within the City to maintain a lot or premises which is determined to be a fire hazard or safety hazard as defined above. (Ord. 152, passed 6-11-2019)