?LEGAL NOTICE
The Cameron Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing to receive and consider public comments regarding the proposed amendment to the Grass, Weeds, and Cleanliness Ordinance. This hearing will be held during the Cameron Parish Police Jury voting meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Cameron Parish West Annex Office, located at 148 Smith Circle, Cameron, LA.
Article IV. Grass, Weeds and Cleanliness
REMOVE CURRENT SECTION 9-36 AND REPLACE WITH:
Section 9-36. Cutting and Removal from Certain Lots
(a) In accordance with LRS 33:4754, it shall be unlawful for persons (1) owning or occupying lots within recognized subdivisions in Cameron Parish or (2) owning or occupying lots adjacent to property which has a residence or home in Cameron Parish; to fail to regulate the growth and accumulation of grass, obnoxious weeds, or other deleterious or unhealthful growths, as well as trash, debris, refuse, discarded or noxious matter, and garbage.
(b) In accordance with LRS 33:4754, it shall be unlawful for persons owning or occupying lots less than one (1) acre in size, outside of recognized subdivisions and/or not adjacent to another residence or home per section (a) hereinabove, and within the unincorporated areas of Cameron Parish, to fail to regulate the growth and accumulation of grass, obnoxious weeds, or other deleterious or unhealthful growths, as well as trash, debris, refuse, discarded or noxious matter, and garbage.
(c) The parish administrator for Cameron Parish or his/her designee is hereby authorized to determine non-compliant properties inside and outside of recognized subdivisions based on the following criteria:
(1). Using discretion and developing administrative guidelines and policies to carry out the intent and purpose of this article.
(2) Height of grass and weeds.
(3) Property constituting a public nuisance.
(4) Property constituting a health and/or safety hazard, i.e., fire potential, rodent infested.
(d) The following properties will be exempt from the provisions of this article:
a. Properties currently used for agricultural purposes.
b. Properties for which the parish has received official notification from the U.S. Corps of Engineers putting the parish on notice that such properties have been designated as wetland areas; or other properties deemed wetland areas by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
RUN: June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Ju 14)