All grass, weeds, or noxious growths of vegetation upon public or private property exceeding one foot eight (8) inches in height, or whatever height specified in the appropriate zoning district, excluding acceptable prairie restoration plant materials.

 

In an effort to be proactive, the Police Department would like to start the abatement process at the 8 inch height maximum to better address nuisance grass growth. In addition, the Police Department would like to amend the abatement process regarding grass height so that if the City commences the process once in a growing season, the process is streamlined and time frames shortened for each subsequent abatement on the same property. Attached is a proposed ordinance which if ultimately adopted will address both the grass height recommendation and the streamlined abatement process.