2015-0370
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
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An ordinance of the Parish of St. Charles providing that the Code of Ordinances, Parish of St. Charles, be amended by revising Chapter 16 Nuisances, Article III. Weeds, Grass, Etc., Section 16-26. Notice to Abate and Section 16-27. Abatement by parish to amend the abatement procedures related to the required notification period.
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THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16 Nuisances, Article III. Weeds, Grass, Etc., Section 16-26. Notice to Abate (a) be amended and add (a)(1) as follows:
Section. 16-26. Notice to Abate
(a) By mail: The parish shall notify, by certified mail, the owner, or his agent, of any property on which tall grass and/or trash may be located in violation of Section 16-25, to cut, destroy or remove such tall grass and/or trash from the premises involved, which notice shall be sent to the owner of such property (as shown on the latest assessment rolls of the parish) or to his agent. This notice will identify the property and notify the owner or his agent to perform any necessary work at his own expense within five (5) working days after receipt of the notice.
(1) The notice shall advise the owner or his agent that repeat violations, after having been provided notice as required in Section 16-26(a) within the preceding 12 months, shall only require notice by certified mail and the [P&Z1]posting of a notice on the property, informing the [P&Z2]owner or his agent, of the date after which the parish may take action to have the necessary work performed. The parish may proceed to have the necessary work done either by parish employees or an independent contractor immediately after the date noted in the certified mailing and posting on the property. The sending of the notice by certified mail and the posting of the property shall both occur on the same day. Each shall note the...
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