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Council refers proposed front‑yard planting rules after resident cites citation for native ‘bee lawn’
Summary
A homeowner who planted a native bee lawn said she received a correction notice and feared the city would cut it; building commissioner told residents the city does not issue grass citations at 3 inches and offered to meet. Council referred the proposed ordinance to Housing, Planning and Development Committee for further work.
Homeowners pressing for more permissive front‑yard plantings and native landscaping met the City Council on May 19 after one resident said she had received a notice threatening removal and a fine for a bee‑lawn planting.
Why it matters: The proposed addition to the zoning/weed code would explicitly permit native plantings, wildflower gardens and ornamental landscaping in front yards while retaining the city’s ability to enforce sight lines for vehicle and pedestrian safety. Residents said the change is needed to protect pollinators and allow sustainable…
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