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Plain Dealing introduces ordinances on grass, weeds and junked property; public hearing set for June 10
Summary
The council introduced Ordinance No. 7 (grass, weeds and wild growth) and Ordinance No. 8 (junked, wrecked and abandoned property) and scheduled a public hearing on both for June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
At the May 13 meeting the Plain Dealing Town Council introduced two ordinances aimed at amending Chapter 14 — Environment of the town code. Ordinance No. 7 of 2025 would add Article III addressing grass, weeds and wild growth; Ordinance No. 8 of 2025 would amend Article II concerning junked, wrecked and abandoned property.
Both introductions were moved and seconded (Ordinance No. 7 moved by Emily Jennings and seconded by Jeff Benson; Ordinance No. 8 moved by Jeff Benson and seconded by Emily Jennings) and each passed with all members present voting in favor. The minutes state a public hearing on adoption for both ordinances will be held prior to the Town’s regular meeting on June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall meeting room, 205 West Palmetto Ave.
The meeting record does not include the full ordinance texts or details about specific enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or exemptions. Council members did not record public comment on the introductions at the May 13 meeting.
