§ 8.16.010. Findings.

The city is a home rule municipality, consistent with the general authority granted to municipalities by Section 3-18-5 and Section 3-18-17, NMSA 1978 and the health and safety codes of the state of New Mexico, is empowered to adopt and enforce ordinances for the regulation, control, and abatement of weeds and debris in the city. The protection of health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city requires that the city enact provisions to bring all properties within the city into compliance with regulations on weeds, debris, rubbish, brush, and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter. Keeping the city free of weeds, debris, rubbish, brush and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter will improve the quality of life of city citizens by improving the aesthetics of the city, by eliminating harbor for rodents, by decreasing illegal dumping and littering, by eliminating fire hazards and by deterring crime by increasing visibility and access. Keeping the city free from weeds, debris, rubbish, brush, and other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter will promote the development and beautification of the city.

(Ord. 1599-99 §3(part), 1999).