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 Ocala
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 34. ENVIRONMENT
 Article IV. NUISANCES GENERALLY

  § 34-95. Weeds; accumulations of trash or other unsightly or unsanitary matter.  

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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful, and a nuisance, for any owner or occupant of property located within the city to allow:

    (1)

    Weeds and undergrowth thereon to reach a height of over 12 inches, if that property is located within 300 feet of an occupied building. The distance is measured from the property line of the violation parcel to the occupied building.

    (2)

    Yard trimmings to be piled on sidewalks, roadways, gutters, water meters or near utility poles/guide wires. Yard trimmings properly left out for pick-up by the city are exempt. However, yard trimmings may not be blown into the streets, sidewalks, or stormwater conveyance systems.

    (3)

    Dead trees to exist. A finding by a registered forester or certified arborist shall constitute prima-facie evidence that a tree is in danger of falling upon adjacent lots or public streets due to the death of the tree. Tree stumps greater than 12 inches in height above ground level shall not be permitted or maintained on any premises for more than 14 days after the tree has been cut.

    (4)

    Unsightly or unsanitary items such as furniture, appliances, trash, trash cans or other items principally designed for indoor use to be left outside in yards. Trash cans placed near a building or structure are exempted.

    (5)

    Graffiti to remain on a building or structure for a continuous period of more than 72 hours.

    (6)

    Tree debris or falling tree limbs to remain on the ground on any premises for more than 14 days. Exceptions include:

    a.

    Cut wood which is neatly stacked in lengths not to exceed three feet and which is stored in a side or rear yard;

    b.

    Property zoned A-1 (Agriculture); and

    c.

    Composting activities which comply with state law.

    (b)

    The health officer shall notify the persons responsible for the violations in this section and take the necessary action to bring all violations into compliance.

(Code 1961, §§ 13-9.1, 13-13; Code 1985, § 12-5; Ord. No. 2016-13, § 2, 1-5-16)

Cross reference

Trees, landscaping and other vegetation, ch. 118.