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ORDINANCE NO.
9JJ
WHEREAS, there exists within the corporate limits of the City of North
Richland Hills, Texas, a number of lots or tracts of land upon which weeds and
grass are permitted to grow to an excessive height, and;
WHEREAS, these weeds are deemed to be fire hazards and a hazard to
the health, safety and welfare of the community;
THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
THAT;
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On and after the effective date of this ordinance, it shall be unlawful for
any owner, occupant, agent or employee in charge of any lot or tract of land
within the corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills and which said
lot or tract of land is located or is partially located within lOO feet of a structure
which is occupied either as a residence or as a commercial building to allow
weeds or grass to grow thereon, where the average height of the said weeds or
grass is twelve (l2) inches.
Any grass or weeds so found in this city may be mowed at the expense of
the city and the said expense shall be reported to the City Council of the City
of North Richland Hills, Texas, for the necessary steps to be taken to make the
necessary assessment on the above-described property to reimburse the city for
the cost of cutting the grass and/or weeds.
II
It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to enforce the above section of
this ordinance, and it shall be further the duty of the Chief of Police to send a
letter by registered mail to property owners or to the person or persons in
charge of said property upon which weeds and grass are growing to an excessive
height, notifying him of the cityts intention to cut the said grass or weeds within
ten (10) days unless the property owner or manager cuts the grass or weeds,
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This ordinance is written and intended to be interpreted so that if any
portion of it shall be held void or invalid, it shall not affect the remaining
portions of the said ordinance.
IV
If this ordinance is in conflict with any statute of the State of Texas or
the Federal Government, then this said ordinance shall Qive way to the said
statute or Federal law.
V
The penalty for violation of this ordinance shall be not less than $5.00
nor more than $100.00; and each day shall constitute a separate offense under
the above described conditions.
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
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