A vacant lot in my neighborhood becomes overgrown with tall weeds. Is there a way to make the owner mow the lot?

City ordinance makes it illegal to permit grass or weeds to grow more than twelve (12) inches tall, excluding seed pods. (this does not apply to land on which the natural vegetation has not been removed). Individuals should contact the Code Enforcement division and provide information on the property. An officer will inspect the property and contact the owner. The owner is given ten (10) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. However, if the owner cannot be located or does not mow the property, a pre-qualified contractor will mow or clean the property at a predetermined cost. The City will invoice the owner of record for the work done, plus administrative costs, and a lien will be placed on the property.

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1. A vacant lot in my neighborhood becomes overgrown with tall weeds. Is there a way to make the owner mow the lot?
2. Am I required to have garbage pickup?
3. Where do I call to report accumulation of garbage and trash?
4. I have purchased a new appliance and want to put the old one at the curb in order to have it hauled away.
5. I have received a notice from the City Code Enforcement officer for violating one of the City laws. I don’t feel I was given enough time to correct the problem. What should I do?
6. Is it legal to dump liquids or to sweep debris into the gutters and/or streets?
7. When is a building permit required?