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Public Works <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> N E W S R E L E A S E Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> May 30, 1 90 <br /> CONTACT: Jack Long, Vegetation Manager, 687-6821 <br /> Donna Stark, Maintenance, 687-5201 <br /> From Sand a Gleason, Public Information, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> PROPERTY OWNERS ASKED TO REMOVE OBNOXIOUS VEGETATION <br /> The c'ty of Eugene enforces a vegetation ordinance that was developed to <br /> control "o noxious" vegetation on both undeveloped and developed property <br /> within the city limits. The program helps eliminate fire and traffic hazards <br /> <br /> II <br /> and protec s the health and safety of the community. <br /> ' On un eveloped property obnoxious vegetation includes all weeds and <br /> grass more than 10 inches high, blackberry vines that extend across property <br /> lines, or a y vegetation that extends into the public way. Undeveloped <br /> property in Ludes individually numbered tax lots with an assessed improvement <br /> value of $5 0 or less. <br /> The ci y enforces the ordinance for undeveloped properties between June <br /> 15 and Sept tuber 30 each year. During that time, property owners are <br /> responsible for mowing or removing grass and weeds on their property, <br /> including a sements and adjoining rights-of-way, or they may hire a <br /> contractor o do the work. If the city finds a code violation, a city <br /> ,contractor ill mow or remove the vegetation, and the city will bill the <br /> I'costs to the property owner. The minimum charge for mowing undeveloped <br /> property is 136, and some costs may be higher. <br /> more <br /> I <br /> <br />