With
the exception of a prior application and
approval of a "Natural Lawn",
Madison General Ordinance 27.05(2)(f)
requires all lawns shall be maintained to a
height not to exceed eight (8) inches in
length. When a violation for tall grass or
weeds is observed, an Official Notice is
mailed to the property owner. The
Official Notice will direct the property
owner to cut and maintain the grass by a
specific due date, usually ten days. When
the due date arrives, the inspector will re-inspect
the property to ensure compliance. If the
tall grass and weeds are cut, the case is
closed. If the tall grass and weeds are not
cut by the due date, a ticket in the amount
of $172.00 will be issued for the first
offense during a season. All additional
violations during the season will result in
a ticket in the amount of $298.00
Madison
General Ordinance 27.05(2)(c) requires all
exterior property areas to be properly
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
free from debris, rubbish or garbage,
physical hazards, rodent harborage and
infestation, and animal feces. All animal
feces shall be removed within twenty-for
(24) hours. When a violation for
exterior junk, trash and debris is observed,
an Official Notice is mailed to the property
owner. The Official Notice will direct
the property owner to remove all junk, trash
and debris from the property by a specific
due date, usually ten days. When the due
date arrives, the inspector will reinspect
the property to ensure compliance. If the
junk, trash and debris is removed, the case
is closed. If the junk, trash and debris is
not removed by the due date, a ticket in the
amount of $172.00 will be issued to the
property owner and a new due date is set.
When that due date is reached, a second
citation in the amount of $298.00 will be
issued for properties that are still in
violation of M.G.O. 27.05(2)(c). If after a
third ticket and the property is still in
non-compliance, the property owner will be
referred to the City Attorney for additional
prosecution.
Madison
General Ordinance 28.11(3)(a) requires all
vehicles parked on a residential lot shall
be in condition for safe and
effective performance of the function for
which they are designed.
