§ 12.5-66. Classifications of property.

The maintenance of all property within the unincorporated areas of the parish regarding the removal of weeds, grass, trash, refuse, junk or other noxious accumulation will fall under one of the following classifications, as defined herein:

(1)

Agricultural property. Any tract of land devoted to the production for sale, in reasonable commercial quantities, of plants, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, and/or animals, or their products, useful to man; and, agricultural land under contract with a state or federal agency restricting its use for agricultural production.

(2)

Commercial property. Any tract of land primarily used for commercial/business purposes.

(3)

Industrial property. Any tract of land primarily used for industrial purposes.

(4)

Residential property. Any tract of land which has been subdivided into squares/lots, primarily for residential purposes. Residential property must be subclassified as either undeveloped or developed;

a.

Undeveloped. Any subdivided tract of land, squares/lots, in which no improvements have been made. This property may contain large trees and bushes that would preclude regular maintenance and require the use of heavy equipment to clear.

b.

Developed. Any subdivided tract of land, squares/lots, in which improvements have been made. This property has been basically cleared. Regular maintenance can be performed with relative ease. Property may contain a number of small and large trees, or structures.

(Ord. No. 1360, 1-14-98)