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Tall Grass

Please review the following information from Minonk's City Code, regarding Tall Grass. 

 

  • 8.20.020 TALL GRASS. It is unlawful for any owner and or tenants of any property to permit any grass exceeding ten inches in height to grow. Tall grass found growing in excess of ten inches on any property within the city shall be mowed by the city at the expense of the owners and or tenants of the property. This includes a parkway adjacent to any private property within the city. The PARKWAY is defined to be the area between the property owner’s real estate and the street or alley surfaced by the city and shall be maintained by the said property owner.

 

  • 8.20.040 NOTICE NOT REQUIRED. (A) Individual notice to abate weeds such as jimson, burdock, ragweed, thistle, cocklebur, poison ivy, or other poisonous vine or plant, noxious weed, and or grass exceeding ten inches in height, and European Barberry is not required. Property owners and or tenants that a lien covering mowing, cleanup, and administrative cost will be placed on the property or premises and that the estimated minimum cost will be in the amount of $150 and will result in a property lien.