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Trustees debate grass-mowing enforcement under Village code Section 7-5-4
Summary
Clerk Jennifer Crumrine reviewed Section 7-5-4 enforcement for grass longer than 8 inches; Trustee Jerry Hasler said the seven-day cure period can leave yards 'out of control' and Trustee John Keigher urged a more proactive approach.
Clerk Jennifer Crumrine explained the enforcement process under Section 7-5-4 of the Village Code for properties with grass taller than eight inches. The code provides for notices and an abatement process; Crumrine described the sequence that leads to enforcement.
Trustee Jerry Hasler expressed frustration with the requirement to give owners seven days to mow, saying that by then the grass could be "out of control." Trustee John Keigher argued the board should be "more proactive, so it doesn’t get to this stage," suggesting earlier intervention to avoid repeated abatement and community complaints. Trustees discussed the alternative abatement method of posting a sign in the yard to encourage compliance.
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