It is declared to be the duty and responsibility of the owner of each and every lot, piece and parcel of land located within the City to keep each such lot, piece or parcel of land as lies within 500 feet of any residence, mercantile or other business building, church building or school building to keep the same reasonably free and clear of weeds, grass, garbage, waste and trash therefrom as often as may be reasonably necessary; provided, however, that the requirements of this section shall not apply to swamp and overflowed lands.

(Code 1960, § 14-6; Code 1976, § 15-14)