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Plain Dealing adopts two ordinances tightening code on grass, weeds and junked property
Summary
The board held public hearings and adopted Ordinance No. 7 (adding Article III on grass, weeds and wild growth) and Ordinance No. 8 (amending Article II on junked, wrecked and abandoned property); Ordinance #8 drew a public comment from Karen Souter.
The Plain Dealing Board of Aldermen on June 10 held public hearings and adopted two amendments to Chapter 14 (Environment) of the town's code of ordinances.
Ordinance No. 7 of 2025 adds Article III addressing grass, weeds and wild growth regulations. The public hearing on Ordinance No. 7 produced no public comments, and the board voted to adopt the ordinance after a motion by Alderman Jeff Benson and a second from Alderman Emily Jennings.
Ordinance No. 8 of 2025 amends Article II on junked, wrecked and abandoned property. The public hearing for Ordinance No. 8 included public comments from Karen Souter. Following discussion, Alderman Emily Jennings moved to adopt Ordinance No. 8, Alderman Jeff Benson seconded, and the board voted unanimously to adopt the amendment.
Why it matters: the ordinances change the town's enforcement framework for property maintenance and nuisance issues, affecting property owners and code enforcement procedures.
What's next: adoption was recorded as unanimous votes; the minutes do not include ordinance text or an implementation timeline in the meeting record.
