It is the intention of the City of Monroe to maintain a clean and safe environment. The purpose of the Weeds, Trees, and Refuse ordinance is to protect, promote and provide for the health, safety, sanitation and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Monroe. Note that although a finished and well maintained property is desired, trimming and edging is not required by ordinance.
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Duty to cut weeds and grasses:
(a) Every owner, possessor or occupier of land, and every person having charge of any land, in the City, shall remove, destroy or cut, or cause to be removed, destroyed or cut, all Canada thistle, milkweed, wild carrots, oxeye daisies or other noxious weeds, shrubs or plants growing thereon in such a manner as shall effectively prevent such weeds, shrubs or plants from bearing seed or spreading to adjoining property, as needed during the usual growing season.
(b)Weeds and grasses referred to in subsection (a) hereof shall not be allowed to grow in excess of eight inches in height. The Department of Public Services is hereby authorized to cut such weeds and grasses when they reach eight inches or higher during the growing season.
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