§ 8.01.130. Weeds or other vegetation as a nuisance.

(a)

Unless authorized by the Director of Environmental Services pursuant to Section 7.40.060(c) of the Code of the City of Wichita, uncultivated or unkept grass, weeds, vines or other vegetation over twelve inches in height or length upon any lot or piece of land or upon the streets and alleys in front of and abutting is unlawful for the owner of any such lot or piece of land to permit uncultivated or unkept grass, weeds or other vegetation in excess of twelve inches in height or length to exist and remain on said owner's land or upon the streets and alleys in front of and abutting upon any such lot or piece of land owned by said owner.

(b)

Upon a determination by any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this title, that a nuisance such as is described in subsection (a) of this section exists and such nuisance has not been abated following a notice of violation pursuant to Section 8.01.060, such officer shall proceed to abate the nuisance.

(c)

In lieu of giving notice as provided by Section 8.01.060 of the Code of the City of Wichita, the officer authorized to enforce this Code, for the initial notice or any subsequent notice, may send a one-time yearly written notification by mail or personal service. Such notice shall include the same information required above. In addition, such notice shall include a statement that no further notice shall be given prior to removal of weeds. If such a one-time notice is sent pursuant to this subsection, no additional notices are required to be sent prior to removal of weeds for one calendar year from the date of that notice."

(Ord. No. 45-319 § 13; Ord. No. 47-894, § 9, 5-20-08)