All weeds growing upon the streets, sidewalks, or upon private property within Class 5 or Class 6 or Class 8 municipalities of this state, which bear seeds of a wingy or downy nature, which attain a large growth so 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 Class 5 or Class 6 or Class 8 municipality, and thereafter abated as provided in this article.
Ala. Code § 11-67-21 (1975)