Report Tall Grass or Weeds

Weeds and grasses that are more than eight inches tall are considered a public nuisance in the city. Noxious weeds like poison ivy and poison oak are too, regardless of their height. Please let us know if a property is not being maintained up to the standards set by city ordinance. Violation fees assessed for tall grass and weeds escalate with each instance to discourage property owners from relying on the City to maintain their lawns. 

Online

Step 1.Report a Code Violation Online

Complete the brief form below to report this issue.

Report Tall Grass or Weeds

Step 2.Review and Inspection

An inspector will visit the property within three days to confirm the report. If confirmed, we'll let the property owner know their property is out of compliance and they will have 10 days to correct the violation. We'll reinspect the property after 10 days to confirm the issue has been resolved. If it still has not been addressed, we will arrange for the property to be mowed at the property owner's expense (this typically happens within three days of notice). 

By Phone

Step 1.Call 311

You can report this issue by calling 311 or (269) 337-8000.

Step 2.Inspection of Report

An inspector will visit the property within three days to confirm the report. If confirmed, we'll let the property owner know their property is out of compliance and they will have 10 days to correct the violation. We'll reinspect the property after 10 days to confirm the issue has been resolved. If it still has not been addressed, we will arrange for the property to be mowed at the property owner's expense (this typically happens within three days of notice).