Nuisance Weeds

Tall grass, also known as nuisance weeds, consists of hazardous vegetation, weeds, grass, and un-cared for vegetation growing to a height in excess of twelve inches (12”) on property located within the City limits.

No lands within the city limits shall contain Tall Grass, as defined by Ordinance 939, between June 1st and September 30th of each year.

Should violation of Ordinance 939 exist, any resident can complete a complaint form on the City’s website or at City Hall. The complaint must include the property location and owner if the owner’s name is known.  Complaints can be made anonymously.

Upon the filing of a complaint, the City shall mail an information pamphlet to the property owner. The pamphlet shall state that it is an official fourteen (14) day notice and is an order for action.  The information contained in the pamphlet shall state that the existence of tall grass at any time throughout the growing season is a City Code violation and is a public health and safety concern. If failure, neglect, or refusal continue after notice,  the City shall order the tall grass removed and bill the property owner for such removal.