A. Every person owning, managing, or having charge, control or occupancy of any real property in the Town shall not allow any part of such property visible from the street or adjoining premises to become so unsightly or untidy as to substantially detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood or tend to threaten the safety and welfare of the immediate neighborhood.

B. Landscaped areas on developed property visible from adjacent public or private property shall be maintained free from any condition which presents a deteriorated or neglected appearance, characterized by uncontrolled growth of vegetation; weeds; tall grass; dead, damaged or diseased trees, bushes, shrubs or portions thereof; or any palm or similar type tree having dead or dry fronds descending downward lower than six feet above the ground. Neglected landscaped areas shall not be considered natural desert areas.

C. Natural desert areas may be combined with landscaped areas on developed property; provided, that all areas are maintained free of vegetation that is substantially dead, damaged or diseased, and that no vegetation thereon constitutes a fire hazard or other threat to public health or safety. All property within 30 feet of an occupied structure or within 10 feet of street or alleys that is determined to be a hazard to surrounding areas by local Fire Department official must be cleaned up as prescribed by the Fire Department.

D. Vacant lots are considered natural desert areas; however, such lots must be maintained free of vegetation that is substantially dead, damaged or diseased and free of trash and other debris. Vacant lots determined to be a hazard by a local Fire Department official must be cleaned up as prescribed by the Fire Department.

E. All private property owners are responsible to maintain respective properties to the boundaries out to the curb line, or the edge of the street pavement where no curb exists, including abutting rights-of-way and easements. Such property must be maintained consistent with the rest of the property to the same maintenance standards specified in this section.

F. It is unlawful for any person to maintain or allow any tree, hedge, or other vegetation that prevents persons driving vehicles on public streets, alleys or highways from obtaining a clear view of traffic when approaching an intersection or pedestrian crosswalk. This includes, but is not limited to, any material growing along a public or private right-of-way, access drive, fire lane or utility easement, which by reason of its size, manner of growth or location, constitutes an obstruction, impairs visibility or otherwise endangers any person, improvement or structure. Acceptable line of sight varies based upon the topography of the specific intersection and shall be governed by Town regulations and standard engineering guidelines.

G. All vegetation must be trimmed to provide a minimum of 15-foot clearance above the pavement over all streets and alleys, as well as provide a minimum of seven-foot clearance over all sidewalks. All shrubs, bushes and any other low-lying vegetation must be maintained so that it does not encroach onto, over or obstruct streets, alleys, or sidewalks. (20-20, Amended, 09/15/2020)