Columbus, Georgia

Sec. 13-113.? Weeds--Defined; prohibition.













































(a)? ? ?Weeds shall include, in addition to the common definition of weeds, all

woody perennial plant growth.





















































(b)? ? ?It shall be unlawful for the occupant of any occupied lot of land in

the city, or the owner of any unoccupied lot in the city, or for any agent or

representative of any such occupant or owner, to permit or maintain on such lot

any growth of weeds or grass to a height of over 18 inches. The provisions

hereof shall not be applicable to that part of any lot of land located more

than 100 feet from any building.





















































(Ord. of 10-5-36, ? 1; Ord. No. 86-12, ? 1, 2-4-86)































Sec. 13-114.? Same--Notice of violation; penalty for failure to remove.













































When any weeds or grass are being maintained on any lot in violation of the

preceding section, it shall be the duty of the public services director, or one

of his assistants, to notify in writing the occupant of such lot, if it be

occupied, or the owner thereof, if it be unoccupied, or their agents or

representatives, allowing ten days to correct the violation. A written warning

allowing three days to correct the violation shall be given for a second

violation within a 12-month period. After this second warning and during a

period of 12 months, no written notice or warning period will be required. If

the violator or his representative or agent fails to cut and remove the grass

or weeds so as to comply with the requirements of the preceding section, such

party shall be punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code.





















































(Ord. of 10-5-36, ? 2; Ord. No. 86-12, ? 2, 2-4-86; Ord. No. 91-74, ? 1,

8-13-91)



























































Sec. 13-5.? Same--Duty of officer to protect subject; right to protect self.





















































The policeman or other law enforcement officer, in taking such person into

protective custody, shall make reasonable effort to protect such person;

provided, however, that the detaining officer may take reasonable steps to

protect himself.





















































(Ord. No. 81-31, ? 1, 5-5-81)