CHAPTER 49
MOWING OF PROPERTIES

 

49.01 Purpose	49.05 Mowing in the Street
49.02 Uniform Height Specifications	49.06 Procedures and Requirements
49.03 Noxious Weeds	49.07 Application for Exception Permit
49.04 Abatement Notice and Procedure

 

49.01 PURPOSE.

The purpose of this chapter is to beautify and preserve the appearance of the City by requiring property owners and occupants to maintain grass lawns at a uniform height within the boundaries of their property and on abutting street right-of-way in order to prevent unsightly, offensive, or nuisance conditions.

49.02 UNIFORM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS.

Grass, weeds or brush shall be cut, mowed, and maintained so as not to exceed the following height specifications:

   1.   Developed Areas – Not to exceed 8 (eight) inches.

   2.   Undeveloped Areas – Not to exceed 15 (fifteen) inches.

   3.   Agriculture Areas – Not to exceed 15 (fifteen) inches.

   4.   Designated Pollinator Habitat or Prairie Areas – No requirement to mow if requested and designated by City.

   5.   Requested “Mow Less May” Areas – Not to exceed 12 (twelve) inches.

Grass, weeds, and brush that are allowed to grow in excess of the above-specified limitations are deemed to be violations of this chapter. Any property within the City, whether vacated or non-vacated, is required to conform to these specifications.