§ 13-16. Definitions.  


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  • 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:

    Brush means trees, bushes, or shrubbery less than seven (7) feet in height which is not cultivated or cared for by a person who owns or controls the premises on which the brush exists.

    Rubbish means nondecayable waste from a public or private establishment or residence.

    Swimming pool means any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing a body of water utilized for private or public swimming, diving, bathing or the immersion or partial immersion therein of human beings, and having a depth of two (2) feet or more at any point, and located on premises outside of a residence, building or other structure. This definition shall also include hot tubs, whirlpools, and spas that are located outside of a residence, building or other structure and meeting the above water depth criteria.

    Weeds means all rank and uncultivated vegetable growth or matter that may create an unsanitary condition, or become a harborage for rodents, vermin, or other disease-carrying pests, regardless of the height of the weeds.

(Ord. No. 633, § 1, 7-27-92; Ord. No. 633-1, § 1, 10-28-02; Ord. No. 633-4 , § 1, 4-27-15)