Homeowners Are Responsible for Keeping Yards Free of Over-Height Weeds
Homeowners Are Responsible for Keeping Yards Free of Over-Height Weeds
Recent rains have meant even more weeds as we head into summer.
Homeowners and business owners are responsible for keeping properties free of dry vegetation, tumbleweeds, bushes, over-height weeds and tall grass (over six inches), per the city’s Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance 39-7D. Dried and/or over-height weeds present a visual blight and can harbor insects and present a fire hazard.
Instead of using chemicals to rid your yard of weeds, you can trim them, dig them up or use boiling water, white vinegar or salt to wipe them out.
Neighborhood groups listed with the Neighborhood Services Department may borrow supplies to improve their neighborhood through the Tool Lending Program. Tools include hedge shears, weed eaters, rakes, shovels, garbage bags and gloves. For more information, call 602-495-0323.
To report over-height weeds and other blight violations, call 602-262-7844 or e-mail blight@phoenix.gov
Posted at 09:06AM Apr 13, 2010 by Louisa Ward & Robyn Viktor in General | Comments[0]
