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Timestamp: 2018-09-23 00:25:34
Document Index: 242510384

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§ 210', '§1', '§2', '§3', '§4', '§5', '§6', '§7']

City of Weldon Spring, MO Nuisances
Ch 210 Art I Vegetation and Accumulation of Refuse
§ 210.010 Purpose and Intent.
§ 210.030 Overgrown Vegetation and Refuse Accumulation Prohibited.
§ 210.040 Notification and Hearing.
§ 210.050 City May Abate Nuisance and Charge Owner.
§ 210.060 Lien for Expenses and Enforcement.
§ 210.070 Other Remedies Not Limited.
Ch 210 Art II Generally
§ 210.080 Nuisances Affecting Health.
§ 210.090 Animal Waste Prohibited on Public and Private Property — Exception.
§ 210.100 Construction — Prohibition.
Chapter 210 : Nuisances
Article I Vegetation and Accumulation of Refuse
Section 210.010 Purpose and Intent.
Section 210.030 Overgrown Vegetation and Refuse Accumulation Prohibited.
Section 210.040 Notification and Hearing.
Section 210.050 City May Abate Nuisance and Charge Owner.
Section 210.060 Lien for Expenses and Enforcement.
Section 210.070 Other Remedies Not Limited.
Section 210.080 Nuisances Affecting Health.
Section 210.090 Animal Waste Prohibited on Public and Private Property — Exception.
Section 210.100 Construction — Prohibition.
Article I: Vegetation and Accumulation of Refuse
[Ord. No. 94-17 §1, 3-29-1994]
The purpose of this Article is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of Weldon Spring citizens by controlling the height of all vegetation and the accumulation of refuse within certain areas of the City limits. Such nuisances are unsightly, reduce property values and provide harborage for rats and other noxious rodents and vermin.
[Ord. No. 94-17 §2, 3-29-1994]
When used in this Article, these terms will have the following definitions:
Any land that is within the 100-year floodplain and zoned "FP" Floodplain District by the City's Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
Any land designated as open space-trails by the City's Comprehensive Plan or otherwise designated by the City as open space.
Any vegetation exceeding ten (10) inches in height.
All individuals or corporations, limited liability companies and other entities or associations, whether or not for profit.
Any parcel of land within the City that is part of a subdivision plat approved by the City or by St. Charles County prior to the City being incorporated or prior to the land being annexed into the City.
[Ord. No. 94-17 §3, 3-29-1994]
Except as otherwise provided in this Article, it is unlawful for any person, including owners and occupants of any lot or parcel of land within the City, to:
Maintain or permit to be maintained overgrown vegetation; except however, that this provision shall not pertain to the vegetated area between the front lot line and the road pavement if the road right-of-way is maintained by the State of Missouri, St. Charles County or the City of Weldon Spring and on lands being used for agricultural purposes, open space or floodplain; and
Accumulate trash, garbage, building materials (other than materials being used in construction), glass, wood or miscellaneous refuse unless done pursuant to ordinances providing for its collection. Overgrown vegetation and the accumulation of trash, refuse or other materials in violation of this Article are considered nuisances detrimental to the public health and safety.
If the property where the violation occurs is owned by more than one (1) person (whether by joint tenancy, tenancy in common or tenancy by the entireties), each owner is responsible for compliance and liable for all penalties, fines, expenses and taxes imposed by this Article.
[Ord. No. 94-17 §4, 3-29-1994]
If the City determines that overgrown vegetation or the accumulation of refuse violates this Article, he/she must notify the property owner of the nuisance and that a hearing will be held on the City Official's findings. The notice must be given to the owner at least four (4) days before the hearing and inform him/her of its date, time and place. The City may give notice by hand delivery, by depositing it in the United States mail first class postage prepaid to the owner's last known address or by posting it on the premises where the violation is occurring. The Mayor or his/her designee will preside at the hearing. The hearing officer is authorized to order abatement within five (5) business days, grant additional time for compliance or otherwise resolve the matter within the spirit and intent of this Article so long as property values are protected and residents' health and safety are preserved.
The property owner has the right to contact the City's Green Space Committee for its opinion on granting the owner a waiver in cases where a particular lot's vegetation in excess of ten (10) inches may be deemed acceptable. It is expected such waivers could be granted where the lot is considered to enhance the natural habitat of its surroundings, where gardens have been planted and the vegetation is expected to be in excess of ten (10) inches, etc. It is also expected that the Green Space Committee would determine if the platted lot is subject to neighborhood covenants/indentures addressing the growth of vegetation and use such covenants/indentures to assist in its decision. Such a waiver should be presented at the time of the hearing and the hearing officer may use such waiver to dismiss the cause against the owner.
[Ord. No. 94-17 §5, 3-29-1994]
If the owner is ordered to abate any prohibited act described herein and does not comply within five (5) business days from the date of the hearing, the City Official may have the vegetation cut down and the refuse cleaned up and removed by City employees or by independent contractors hired by the City for that purpose. The City Official must certify the costs of abatement to the City Clerk who in turn must prepare a special bill to the property owner. The special bill will contain the actual costs of the abatement. The special bill may be hand delivered or deposited in the United States mail with first class postage prepaid to the owner's last known address. The special bill must be paid in full within twenty (20) days of the delivery of the special bill to the owner.
[Ord. No. 94-17 §6, 3-29-1994]
The special bill will be a first (1st) lien on the property and will be prima facie evidence of its validity and contents. No clerical error or informality in the special bill will be a defense to its enforcement. The City Collector must file with the St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds an affidavit setting forth the day(s) when the work was done and the amount of the City's costs and expenses, together with a legal description of the land on which the lien is imposed. The City may sue to enforce the lien and in addition to the amount of the lien will be entitled interest and actual attorney fees incurred for enforcement.
[Ord. No. 94-17 §7, 3-29-1994]
The procedure set forth in this Article shall be in addition to any other remedies that may exist under law for the abatement of public nuisances and this Article shall not prevent the City from proceeding in a criminal action against any person violating the provision of this Article.
Any vehicle used for septic tank cleaning which does not meet the requirements of this Chapter of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Weldon Spring.
Unlicensed dumps and licensed dumps not operated or maintained in compliance with the ordinances of the City of Weldon Spring and the Statutes of the State of Missouri.
All other acts, practices, conduct, business, occupation callings, trades, uses of property and all other things detrimental or certain to be detrimental to the health of the inhabitants of the City of Weldon Spring.
Unlawful To Cause, Maintain Within City Or One-Half Mile Thereof. It is unlawful for any owner, lessee or occupant or any agent, servant, representative or employee of any such owner, lessee or occupant having control of any occupied lot or land or any part thereof in the City of Weldon Spring or within one-half (½) mile of the corporate limits of the City of Weldon Spring, Missouri, to cause, permit or maintain a nuisance on any such lot or land. Additionally, it is unlawful for any person or his/her agent, servant, representative or employee to cause or maintain a nuisance on the land or property of another with or without permission.
Authority To Abate Emergency Cases. In cases where it reasonably appears that there is an immediate danger to the health, safety or welfare of the public due to the existence of a nuisance, the Mayor or his/her designate shall have the authority to order the Chief of Police or Health Officer or other City Official to immediately abate the nuisance in an appropriate manner.
Abatement — Procedure Generally. Whenever the Board of Aldermen receives notification that a nuisance may exist, it shall proceed as follows, except as may be otherwise provided herein:
Construction noise within the City of Weldon Spring will be prohibited prior to 7:00 A.M. and after 9:00 P.M.