Council adopts streamlined nuisance enforcement for overgrown yards with 10-day cure period
Ordinance No. 2612 was adopted to speed abatement of overgrown grass; it sets a 10-day cure period, a summons/court appearance step, and authorizes city abatement and cost recovery. Public commenters outlined blocked drains and debris concerns.
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Council considered Ordinance No. 2612, which would amend the municipal code to clarify prohibited grasses and weeds and to provide a streamlined abatement procedure for overgrown properties. Under the ordinance, the city would provide notice giving owners 10 days to abate overgrowth; failure to cure allows the city to abate and then seek costs or fines through the court process.
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