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l<v A-L. 5/6/O3? <br /> EUGENE �smsAs+I. .-- Will i■ grvor o ey <br /> - <br /> f <br /> May 15, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Eric T. Cariaga, manager, vegetation program, 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 /> Due to a mild winter, the grass is growing "like wildfire," and, unfortunately, it could <br /> cause just that. According to City of Eugene code, property owners are required to trim <br /> overgrown, or "nuisance," vegetation on their property to prevent fire and traffic hazards. The <br /> following conditions require trimming: <br /> • Grass and weeds over 10 inches <br /> • Trees and shrubs that obstruct 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 /> According to the City's Vegetation Program Manager Eric Cariaga, the growing season <br /> this year is particularly intense. "We're two weeks ahead with inspections of hazardous <br /> vegetation conditions and we're identifying many more issues than in previous years at this <br /> time," says Cariaga. <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 />