8.03.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases and words shall have the meanings expressed in this section:
A. “Abatement” means to put an end to any condition which is a violation of this chapter.
B. “Eradication” means the complete destruction or removal of weeds either by chemicals, removal by root, or any other method approved by Midvale City. This does not include chemicals not approved for this use by the Salt Lake Valley health department. The chemicals shall not be discharged into any discharge, storm drain or sewer system.
C. “Owner” means any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
1. Shall have the legal title to any real property, premises, dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without actual possession thereof; or
2. Shall have the charge, care or control of any real property, premises, dwelling or dwelling unit, as legal or equitable owner or agent of the owner, or is an executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner.
D. “Weeds” means vegetation growing upon any real property within Midvale City which will attain such growth as to become a fire hazard when dry, or which is otherwise noxious, a nuisance or dangerous, as determined by the city. Weeds shall also include but shall not necessarily be limited to the following:
1. Grasses (including lawns), stubble, brush, tumbleweeds and clippings which endanger the public health and safety by creating a fire hazard, insect or rodent harborage, or any other nuisance;
2. Poison ivy/poison oak, when the public health and safety in residential or other developed and populated areas are affected;
3. Those plants named in the Utah Noxious Weed Act, Title 4, UCA. (Ord. 6/15/2004O-22 (part); Ord. 8/27/2002B (part))