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904.03 OWNER RESPONSIBILITY When any conditions exist on any lot or parcel in the City of Lino Lakes in violation of the provisions hereof, it shall be the duty of the City Weed Inspector or his/her designee to serve a notice on the owner, occupant or agent to have such weeds or grass cut and removed within ten days after the service thereof, and also stating that in case of non-compliance, the same will be done by the City Weed Inspector at the owner's expense. 904.04 COSTS ASSESSED Upon failure of the owner, occupant or agent to comply with the provisions of said notice, and after the expiration of ten days, the City Weed Inspector shall proceed to cut and remove such weeds or grass, and determine the cost thereof and charge the owner of the premises therewith, and shall, not later than the first day of October of each year, certify to the County Auditor, the amount so charged against said premises, lots or parcels of land, together with a description of the premises and the name of the supposed owner, and such charge shall be collected and collection enforced in the same manner as taxes against said premises until paid; provided, further, that where no owner, occupant, or agent can be found, or when unknown, then said inspector may proceed without the service of said notice. 904.05 EXCLUSIONS This Ordinance shall not apply to: (1)."Natural Areas" which shall be defined as densely wooded areas, bogs, and marshes. (2). Natural Prairie Restoration areas. Native grasses indigenous to Minnesota, planted and maintained on any occupied lot or parcel of land, setback a minimum of twenty (20') feet from the front property line as part of a garden or landscape treatment. (3) . City owned and/or controlled property (City will maintain city properties the same as the norm for the area or neighborhood it is located) (4). Stormwater pond areas.