NUMB:
970504
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 2
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. NARDELLI
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to maintenance and landscaping of premises.
SECS:
275-81-5-b am
ANLS:
- Analysis -
Currently the building code provides that the commissioner of building inspection may approve suitable means other than grass, trees, shrubs or other planted ground cover with respect to the maintenance of premises. This ordinance deletes that provision, thereby restricting premises maintenance to grass, trees, shrubs and other planted ground cover.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 275-81-5-b of the code is amended to read:
275-81. Sanitary Conditions.
5. MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES.
b. Every premises shall be maintained in an erosion-free and dust-free condition utilizing [[suitable landscaping,]] grass, trees, shrubs or other planted ground cover [[or, except in the case of a premises occupied by a single, 2 or multi family dwelling, other suitable means approved by the commissioner]].
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: _____________________
CATT:
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
___________________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: _____________________
ZDPT:
DFTR:
LRB97402.3
BJZ:ave
10/3/97