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Kankakee council limits cultivated plants in terraces to 30 inches after safety, nuisance complaints
Summary
After public comments about tall vegetation blocking sightlines and attracting vermin, the city council approved amendments to property-maintenance and nuisance codes to allow cultivated plants in the terrace but cap height at 30 inches and prohibit obstruction of sidewalks, roadways and hydrants.
The Kankakee City Council on May 4 approved ordinances amending the municipal property-maintenance and nuisance codes to add “cultivated plants” as an allowed use in the terrace (the right-of-way strip between curb and sidewalk) while setting a 30-inch height limit and prohibiting vegetation that obstructs sidewalks, driveways, vehicle sightlines or hydrants.
The measures, both on second reading, were advanced after public comment and a staff…
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