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An Ordinance to Amend Subsection 13.28(10)(b)1 of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code Relating to the Director of Public Works Cutting Grass on Private Property in Excess of Six (6) Inches.
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The Common Council of the City of West Allis do ordain as follows:
PART I. Subsection 13.28(10)(b)1 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read:
13.28 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
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(10) Outdoor Areas To Be Maintained. Outdoor areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and shall not be permitted to be a blighting influence to the surrounding properties, the neighborhood or the City in general.
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(b) Lawn Areas.
1. Grass shall not exceed six (6) inches in height. If the owner, occupant or person in charge of the property fails or refuses to maintain the grass as provided in this subsection, the Director of Public Works or his designated agent, after giving five (5) days written notice to the owner, occupant or person in charge of the property, is authorized to perform the required maintenance. The cost of such maintenance shall be charged against the owner of the property as provided in sec. 66.0627 and 66.0703 of the Wisconsin Statues.
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PART II. All ordinances or parts of ordinances contravening the provisions of this ordinance are hereby amended.
PART III. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication.
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