From your Code Compliance Officer:
Lawn Maintenance
Business entities who engage in the business of lawn or garden care for hire within the city to remove from the city all accumulations of grass, tree or shrubbery cuttings and all other waste incident to their maintenance of lawns, shrubberies and trees on the same calendar day that said waste is created or accumulated. Failure to do so shall be deemed a violation of this section and shall be punishable as hereinafter provided in section 8.3-11.
The HOMEOWNER IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS VIOLATION
City Code-Sec. 8.3-11. - Penalties.
- Penalties to be assessed for violations of this chapter may be added on the violator's water bill for payment to the city or may be recorded as a lien against the property along with the administrative costs of preparation and recording of the lien.
For the homeowner doing the own maintenance, putting the Vegetative Waste out before 12 noon on Sunday or the Bulk Trash before 5 is not only a violation of City Code for which the first time Offense can lead to a fine of $175.00,
**** Also protect yourself and make sure the Landscaper/Lawn Service is registered with the city, has the proper license, and is insured. Sec. 9-16. Levy of business tax; registration.****
Structure Stains
Many residences are showing signs of IRRIGATION SYSTEM WATER STAINS on their homes that also detracts from the aesthetic look of their property. Please take a walk around your property and if observed try to address these stains by pressure washing or other methods to bring back the overall beauty of the community. One resident reports that a product know as HURRI-CLEAN works great in removing the stains from structures and driveways. Research also shows the following: https://www.bhg.com/best-rust-removers-7229601