Tall Grass/Weeds: The enforcement period of the Iowa City weed ordinance is year round. If the Department of Housing and Inspection Services receives a complaint during that period, an inspector is sent out to verify if the grass and/or weeds are 10 inches or more tall. The property owner is also responsible for mowing the City right of way adjacent to their property. Also, any plant material is not allowed to obstruct a public way or sidewalk no matter what its height. If the inspector confirms the complaint, the property is posted and a letter of violation is sent to the property owner stating that they have 7 days to mow the property. On the 8th day, the inspector goes back to the property to see if it has been mowed. If not mowed, the City will hire an outside contractor to mow the property and charge that amount to the property owner plus a $75.00 administrative fee. If there is a second violation confirmed during the same season, the property owner is given 3 days to mow the property; if not mowed in that time frame, the City will hire a contractor to mow.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:09:14 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015