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LGGF.'�F. <br /> r "'Y- t ! r r^^'c_. <br /> May 15, 2002 (( <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Eric T. Cariaga, manager, vegetation code, City of Eugene, 682-4821 <br /> • Therese M. Picado, public information specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> CITY ORDINANCE REQUIRES PROPERTY OWNERS TO CUT TALL GRASS AND WEEDS <br /> According to Cityof Eugene code, property owners are required to trim overgrown, or <br /> "nuisance,"vegetation on their property. Uncontrolled vegetation can cause fire and traffic <br /> hazards. The following conditions require trimming: <br /> • Grass and weeds over 10 inches <br /> • Trees and shrubs that block streets, alleys, and sidewalks <br /> • Blackberry vines that extend into a public right-of-way or cross property lines <br /> • Any vegetation that obstructs motorists' visibility <br /> The City requests the cooperation of property owners in monitoring and maintaining <br /> vegetation on both undeveloped and developed property. Property owners are notified through <br /> newspaper advertisements and/or by letter. If the problem persists, the City may correct tall <br /> grass and weeds on undeveloped property any time between June 15 and September 30 <br /> without further notice. For problems on developed property, the property owner will be notified <br /> by letter any time during the year and given 10 days to correct the violation. In either case, if it <br /> is necessary for the City to rectify the problem, the property owner will be charged for the cost <br /> of trimming. The minimum charge is $166. <br /> For more information, call 682-4821 or visit www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/vege/tallgras.htm. <br /> Itittt <br />