You are reminded that it is the property owner’s responsibility to cut tall grass and weeds growing on their property.  The ordinance requires at a minimum, all property shall be mowed by June 1, mowed again by July 15 and, if necessary, mowed again by September 1 of each year to comply with the provisions of this chapter.  The Environmental Health Administrator may order more frequent cuttings of tall grass and weeds if necessary for compliance with this chapter and such notice may be given in person, via telephone or by letter.  The ordinance still requires that tall grass and weeds 8 inches high be controlled.  Our office will not be informing you to cut tall grass and weeds on your property unless additional control measures are necessary during the periods or dates specified in the ordinance.  I urge you to make arrangements for cutting tall grass and weeds prior to the dates identified in the ordinance.  In addition, the ordinance change will help keep the undesirable weeds and grasses from going to seed and become more manageable.  I urge you to make preparations to control tall grass and weeds on your property to avoid charges from services provided by our office.  All bills issued by our office for these services will be accompanied with a service fee.

If you have any questions regarding this change, you may contact Mel Fischer or by calling his office at (701) 355-1418.