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Kettle
Falls
The state noxious
weed
laws and our county weed list
apply throughout the county (with the exception
of federal lands). In addition, the city of Kettle Falls has the following city
ordinance that applies to weeds, whether or not they are on the noxious weed
list:
Chapter 8.12, Provisions on Junk, Refuse, Weeds and Noxious Odors
Section 8.12.020, Definitions
"Weed" is any undesired,
uncultivated plant growing in profusion, including grasses.
Section 8.12.040, Unlawful to allow uncontrolled growth of weeds
It is hereby made unlawful for any person to
allow uncontrolled growth of weeds and/or grass upon public or private property
and any person violating this section shall be guilty of maintaining a nuisance.
Other applicable sections of
the city ordinance (summarized here)
include:
Section 8.12.070, Notice requirements
This section tells how a notice of violation
must be sent by certified mail and the violator will have 10 days from the date
of mailing to remove the nuisance.
Section 8.12.090, Penalty
This section tells about the possibility of
fines (up to $500) and/or imprisonment (up to 30 days) for anyone convicted
under this chapter.
Section 8.12.100, Order of abatement in case of nuisance
This section refers to the process by which the
city can order the nuisance removed and if not done so within 5 days, removal
may be done by the city or its agents and the violator charged for the cost of
removal.
How do you know if that weed is your responsibility to
control or the city’s?
The following "rule of thumb" is provided by the city:
Right-of-way widths are generally sixty (60)
or eighty (80) feet for city streets and twenty (20) feet for alleyways.
Maintenance of rights-of ways is the responsibility of the City (although most
residents maintain them as part of their front yards).
Weeds to Watch out For in
and Around Kettle Falls-
Click here for a
short list and pictures of weeds you may find in your yard, alley or lot.
Whom to contact for weed
concerns that meet the above ordinance criteria:
City of Kettle Falls
PO Box 457
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
509.738.6821
attn: Joel Gassaway
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