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Council tables proposed change to weed‑abatement timeline after debate over notice and appeals
Summary
An ordinance that would shorten the city’s weed/grass abatement notice window was discussed March 18 and tabled for revision after debate about mailing, appeals timing and whether the period should be five, seven or remain 10 days.
The City Council on March 18 tabled an ordinance that would change Michigan City's rules on removal of weeds, grass and rank vegetation to shorten the notice/abatement period. After a lengthy discussion that included the city forester, public commenters and council members, the motion to table carried 6‑3.
City Forester Michael Wolf, co‑author of the amendment, told the council staff surveyed other municipalities and found that a five‑day…
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