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i i ~ i ~ MAY 20, 199 CONTACT: avid Chenkin, Vegetation Manager , 682-4821 From Public In ormation Section, 682-5523 FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE ' IT'S TIl1ZE TO CUT TALL GRASS AND WEEDS It's tim for property owners to cut tall grass and weeds. Beginning June 15, the City of Eugene will tak action to make sure that overgrown grass and weeds and other forms of obnoxious vegetation are ntrolled on vacant lots. Overgr wn vegetation can create fire and traffic hazards and is a violation of nuisance ordinances in th City code. Property owners are responsible for keeping grass and weeds below 10 inches in height and for removing blackberry vines or other obnoxious vegetation that extends into a public way, im irs motorists' visibility, or crosses a property line. On and veloped properties, the City may remove obnoxious vegetation between June 15 and September 30 w thout further notice. Vegetation that blocks the visibility of motorists must be removed immediately, re ardless of the season. For dev loped properties, the nuisance ordinances are in effect throughout the year and deal with vegetation onditions such as: trees and shrubs that obstruct streets, alleys, and sidewalks; visual ;obstructions at s reet and alley intersections; and blackberries encroaching over property lines. If a i violation is foun on developed property, the owner is notified by letter and has 10 days to correct the problem. If the pr perry owner does not correct a violation, the City will hire a contractor to mow or I remove the nuis ce, and the costs will be billed to the property owner. The City's minimum mowing charge is $183. n some cases, the cost may be higher, especially if much of the work must be done by hand. For mor information, call 682-4800. Publid Works • Administ ation • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826