103Trimming vegetation

103 Trimming vegetation (1) The owner or occupier of land adjoining a footpath, verge or road must trim or otherwise maintain vegetation on the land to prevent the vegetation: (a) obstructing or damaging the footpath, verge or road; or (b) becoming a hazard to persons or property. 1 Trimming a tree or shrub that blocks a footpath. 2 Mowing grass to prevent infestation by snakes or vermin.

City of Darwin By-laws 2023 56 (2) The CEO may, by written notice, require an owner or occupier of land to trim or otherwise maintain vegetation on the land if the CEO considers that it is: (a) obstructing or damaging a footpath, verge or road; or (b) becoming a hazard to persons or property. (3) The owner or occupier of land who receives a notice under clause (2) must trim or otherwise maintain the vegetation in accordance with the notice. clause (1) or (3).