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Pride In Enid Project
"Enid Beautification is our Responsibility"
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ORDINANCES (continued)
Sec. 23-17. Removal hearing authorized.
Upon receipt of information that there has been a violation of the provisions of this article, the building official may set a time of hearing to determine whether such premises, by reason of the conditions specified, are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the community, or a hazard to traffic, or a fire hazard.
(Code 1973, §12-23; Ord. No. 86-22, §1, 9-16-86)
Sec. 23-18. Notice of hearing; waiver.
(a) At least ten (10) days' notice shall be given to the owner of the property by mail at the address shown by the current year's tax rolls in the county treasurer's office before the building official holds a hearing or takes action. The notice shall order the property owner to clean the property of trash, or to cut or mow the weeds or grass on the property, as appropriate, and said notice shall further state that unless such work is performed within ten (10) days of the date of the notice, the work shall be done by the city and a notice of lien shall be filed with the county clerk against the property for the costs due and owing the city. At the time of mailing of notice to the property owner, the city shall obtain a receipt of mailing from the postal service, which receipt shall indicate the date of mailing and the name and address of the mailee. However, if the property owner cannot be located within ten (10) days from the date of mailing of same, notice may be given by posting a copy of the notice on the property or by publication, as provided by 11 OS. section 1-102.8, one time not less than ten (10) days prior to any hearing or action. If the city anticipates summary abatement of a nuisance in accordance with the provisions as herein provided, the notice, whether by certified mail or publication, shall state:
(1) That any accumulations of trash or excessive weed or grass growth on the owner's property occurring within six (6) months from and after the date of this notice may be summarily abated by the city without prior notice to the property owner.
(2) That the costs of such abatement shall be assessed against the owner.
(3) That a lien shall be imposed on the property to secure such payment, all without further prior notice to the property owner.
At the time of each summary abatement the city clerk shall notify the property owner of the abatement and costs thereof, The notice shall state that the property owner may request a hearing within ten (10) days after the date of mailing the notice. Unless otherwise determined at the hearing, the cost of such abatement shall be determined and collected as provided in sections 23.21 and 23-22. Provided, however, these summary abatement procedures shall not apply if the records of the county clerk show that the property was transferred after the notice was given pursuant to this section.
(b) The owner of the property may give his written consent to the municipality authorizing the removal of the trash or the mowing of the weeds or grass. By giving said written consent, the owner waives his right to a hearing by the municipality.
(Ord. No. 86-22, §1, 9-16-86; Ord. No. 90-17, §1, 8-7-90; Ord. No. 98-18, §1, 5-19-98)
Chapter 32 TREES Sec. 32-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Park trees are trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the city, or to which the public has free access as a park.
Shade trees are trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues or ways within the city.
Sec. 32-2.
Removal of dead or diseased trees from private property-Generally.
The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city, when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees within the city.
Ordinances Continued
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