06-24-09 Special Called Meeting,Public Hearings,and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission

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ENVIRONMENT ~ 34-126 ARTICLE IV. UNSANITARY, UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS ON PRIVATE PREMISES* Sec. 34-126. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Any and all other objectionable, unsightly or insanitary matter of whatever nature means all uncultivated vegetable growth, objects and matters not included within the meaning of the other terms as defined in this section, which are liable to produce or tend to produce an unhealthy, unwholesome or insanitary condition to the premises within the general locality where such conditions are situated, and shall also include any species of ragweed or other vegetable growth which might or may tend to be unhealthy to individuals residing within the general locality of where such conditions are situated. Brush means all trees or shrubbery under seven feet in height which are not cultivated or cared for by persons owning or controlling the premises. Lot or parcel of real estate (in addition to the ground within its boundaries) means all ground lying and being adj acent to and extending beyond the property line of such lot or parcel of real estate to the curbline of adjacent streets, where a curbline has been established, and 14 feet beyond the property line where no curbline has been established on adjacent streets, and also to the center of adjacent alleys. Nuisance means whatever is dangerous to human health or welfare, or whatever renders the ground, water, air or food a hazard or an injury to human health. *State law reference-Notice to remove insanitary, unsightly, etc., conditions, VT.C.A., Health and Safety Code ~ 342.001 et seq. EXHIBIT 0 Supp. No. 10 CD34:8.5