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e e e . . . * Ordinance No. 1358 , Page 2. has been established on adjacent streets, and also to the center of adjacent alleys. (Ord. No. 716, S 2, 5-17-65) Nuisance. The term "nuisance" shall mean whatever is dangerous to human health or welfare, or whatever renders the ground, water, air or food a hazard or any injury to human health. Rubbish. The word "rubbish" shall include all refuse, rejected tin cans, old vessels of all sorts, useless articles, discarded clothing and textiles of all sorts and, in general, all litter and all other things usually included within the meaning of such term. Weeds. The word "weeds" shall include all rank and uncultivated vegetable growth or matter which has grown to more than eighteen (18) inches in height or which, regardless of height, is liable to become an unwholesome or decaying mass or a breeding place for mosquitoes or vermin. ( 0 rd . No . 716, S S 1, 2, 5 -1 7 - 6 5 ) " Section 2. Chapter 13, Article II, Section 13-22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, is hereafter amended to read as follows, to-wit: "Sec. 13-22. Enforcement of article. The terms and conditions of this article shall be enforced by the Chief Building Official or his duly designated agents of the City of La Porte." Section 3. Chapter 13, Article II, Section l3-23 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, is hereafter amended to read as follows, to-wit: "Sec. 13-23. Prohibited conditions designated. The following specific acts and conditions are declared to constitute a public nuisance and are hereby prohibited and made unlawful: (1) Weeds, brush, rubbish and all other objectionable, unsightly and insanitary matter of whatever nature, covering or partly covering the surface of any lot or parcel of real estate situated within the city, and within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any residence or place of business within the City of La Porte; *This ordinance was passed as an amendment to Ordinance 716