By Aidan Mortensen | KOAL News
Spring has almost arrived in the Castle Country, and with it comes the return of plants, both wanted and unwanted. Price City would like to remind residents of its property maintenance code, which requires properties to be free of weeds, debris and trash, among other items.
“As we get closer to spring and summer again, Price City would like to remind all owners and occupants of residential and commercial property within the city that the Price City property maintenance code requires that properties be kept free of weeds, rubbish, debris, junk and no parking of vehicles or trailers in non-parking areas is allowed – such as on the front yard,” reads a release from the city.
According to the Price City code 08.12.010,” No person owning, renting, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any premises within the city shall maintain such premises in such a way as to allow the existence of any of the following conditions, all of which are declared a public nuisance, posing a threat to the public health, safety and welfare of the community.
These “public nuisances” can include plastic, rubber, tires, rank or noxious weeds, dead, decayed or diseased vegetation, discarded or stored furniture, cartons or other unsightly items visible from public streets. This policy also includes” dismantled, wrecked or inoperable motor vehicles, or parts thereof, which remain in such condition for a period of time in excess of sixty (60) days.”
“Everyone is asked to review their property and actively remove weeds, junk, rubbish, parking violations or other conditions that may place their property or structure in violation of the ordinance and subject to notices and possible civil or criminal (Class C misdemeanor) citations,” states the city.
Following a notice of violation, residents have 14 days to respond to the ticket, after which a formal citation is issued. Failure to comply will result in a $100 civil penalty. If a resident obtains two other violations in a calendar year, they will face a Class C misdemeanor.
The release closes,” Extend help to friends, family, and neighbors that may need assistance with maintenance of their property.”
For more information, visit priceutah.gov.
