East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-105

That, within the Town of East Haven, all outside areas of lots shall be constructed, kept and maintained in such a manner as to not devalue the property or the property of others, and in such condition as to not become a concern as to the public health and safety or a general nuisance or source of annoyance. (1)
Residential units. On any lot containing a single- or two-family dwelling unit(s); all lawns, flowers, shrubs, trees or gardens shall be maintained and kept free of any debris, material or condition which may create a health, safety or fire hazard, or which creates a blighting or deteriorating influence on the neighborhood.
a. Property nuisances, prohibited. That, for the purpose of this section; ragweed, poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak and similar plants; grass, weeds and undergrowth higher than six (6) inches from the ground, or bushes and trees obstructing a walkway, driveway or street, are considered to be public and general nuisances and are prohibited.
(2) Vacant properties. On any vacant lot within the Town of East Haven, either improved or unimproved shall be maintained by the owner in such a manner as to be free of: ragweed, poison ivy/oak/sumac; grass, weeds and undergrowth in excess of six (6) inches in height, trash, rubbish, solid or organic waste, garbage, brush or other discarded items having little or no value.
(3) Residential, multiunit residential, commercial and industrial. On any residential, multiunit residential, commercial or industrial site, the site's owner or his duly-authorized agent shall provide due diligence to the care, maintenance, nourishment, weeding, pruning and planting of bed coverings and, when necessary, provide for the replacement for trees, bushes, hues, shrubs, hedges, plants, flowers, grass areas, ornamental sculptures, mulch or decorative stone as well as ornamental or privacy fencing, signage or patios.
That, in the event any landscaping feature, either living, decorative, and/or structural falls into disrepair, dies or is damaged beyond repair, or becomes a nuisance or detriment to public health and/or safety, said property owner and/or his agent shall, after proper notification, and with due diligence appropriately repair or replace the subject item or organism identified in the notice. That, upon notification, any failure to take the appropriate abatement action specified shall be considered a violation of this section and subject to the appropriate penalties.
(4) [Fences.] Fences shall be constructed/erected with the finished or good side facing the outside of the property. Fences which are already constructed/erected on the effective date of this article are exempt from this prohibition.