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_ _ _ <br /> <br /> i <br /> 1 <br /> 3 i ~ ~ <br /> i <br /> l~vlay 27, 1999 <br /> ONTACT: E c T. Cariaga, Vegetation Manager , 682-4821 <br /> rom Public Inf rmation Section, 682-5523 <br /> OR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> t <br /> DION'T BE FO LED BY LATE SPRING: KEEP GRASS AND WEEDS UNDER CONTROL <br /> i <br /> I Add spr' g mowing schedules to the list of things affected by La Nina. The cooler, <br /> f <br /> wetter weather atterns have delayed the growth of grasses and other vegetation, which means <br /> property owner may have to mow later or more often to keep grass and weeds under control. <br /> I <br /> In the C ty of Eugene, property owners are responsible for keeping grass and weeds below <br /> i <br /> 10 inches in hei ht and for removing blackberry vines or other obnoxious vegetation that extends <br /> into a public w y, impairs motorists' visibility, or crosses a property line. City vegetation <br /> program manag r Eric Cariaga says despite the late start to this year's growing season, grasses <br /> +are thriving as t e weather warms up. Property owners who mowed early this spring may find <br /> that additional uttings are needed to comply with City requirements. <br /> Beginni g June 15, the City of Eugene will take action to make sure that overgrown grass <br /> i <br /> i <br /> (and weeds and ther forms of obnoxious vegetation are controlled on vacant lots. Overgrown <br /> ;vegetation can reate fire and traffic hazards and is a violation of nuisance ordinances in the City <br /> i <br /> code. <br /> On and veloped properties, the City may remove obnoxious vegetation between June 15 <br /> and September 30 without further notice. Vegetation that blocks the visibility of motorists must <br /> be removed im ediately, regardless of the season. <br /> (More) <br /> Public Works • Admi istration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl .Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />