All weeds growing upon the streets, sidewalks, or upon private property within Class 2 municipalities of this state, which bear seeds of a wingy or downy nature, which attain such a large growth as to become a fire menace when dry, or which are otherwise noxious or dangerous may be declared to be a public nuisance by the governing body of any such Class 2 municipalities, and thereafter abated as hereinafter provided.
Ala. Code § 11-67-2 (1975)