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i <br /> <br /> June 6, 2000 <br /> CONTACT: aria Spangler, Vegetation Manager, 682-4821 . <br /> From Public I formation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> I'~Y TO BEGIN ENFORCING VEGETATION ORDINANCE <br /> Prope o'uvners, take note! The mild winter and the early arrival of spring mean that grass <br /> and other vege ation are growing faster than normal. In many cases, this means they're growing out <br /> of control. Pro erty owners are responsible for keeping grass and weeds below 10 inches in height <br /> and for remov ng blackberry vines or other obnoxious vegetation that extends into a public way, <br /> impairs motori ts' visibility, or crosses a property line. Beginning June 15, the City of Eugene will <br /> take action to ensure that overgrown grass, weeds, and other forms of obnoxious vegetation are <br /> controlled on acant lots. <br /> Overgr wzi vegetation can create fire and traffic hazards and constitutes a violation of the <br /> nuisance ordin ces in the City code. On undeveloped properties, the City may remove obnoxious <br /> vegetation bet een June 15 and September 30 without further notice. Vegetation that blocks <br /> visibility for otorists must be removed immediately, regardless of the season. On developed <br /> properties, owr;ters must correct nuisances year-round. Nuisance conditions include trees and shrubs <br /> <br /> that obstructs eets, alleys, and sidewalks; visual obstruction at street and alley intersections; and <br /> blackberries e croaching over property lines. If a violation is found on developed property, the <br /> owner is notifi d by letter and has 10 days to correct the problem. <br /> If a pr perty owner does not correct a violation, the City will hire a contractor to mow or <br /> remove the n isance, billing the property owner for the cost of the work. The City's minimum <br /> mowing charg is $166, and in some cases, the cost may be higher, especially if much work must <br /> be done by ha d. <br /> For mire information, call 682-4800, or visit the City of Eugene home page at <br /> www.ci.eugen~ .onus. <br /> ~ - <br /> ubNic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />