NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Residents of Hutchinson are urged to take note of the fees associated with property maintenance violations, as enforced by the City of Hutchinson.
"There's an ordinance," said Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements. "If the grass gets higher than 12 inches, you are required to mow it. It's not that we're driving around looking for trouble. We don't have people out scouring areas, but if there's complaints and things, you could get a notice of violation, where you're on notice, you have 10 days to get your yard mowed."
Violators of tall grass and weed ordinances will be subject to the following charges:
Mowing charge: $100.00 per minimum 1-hour session
Administration fee: $150.00
"If there's maybe someone who is elderly or ill, we're going to want to be able to communicate with them," Clements said. "Let them know, what is the issue. We do have churches, we have school groups that are always looking for projects, to go out and to help folks. It's not like we're going to turn a blind eye. We have to have some control and some process to make sure we maintain the city in a manner that we expect."
If you receive a notice and have questions, call City Hall at (620) 694-2611.
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