Can I plant flowers that are over 12 inches tall between the sidewalk and the curb?
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Can I plant flowers that are over 12 inches tall between the sidewalk and the curb?
“6-324 (B) The owner or occupant of any lot or piece of ground within the City shall keep the lot or piece of ground and the adjoining streets and alleys free of any growth of twelve (12) inches or more in height of weeds, grasses, or worthless vegetation.” They flowers in question are a wildflower seed mix that are a little over waist high at their tallest points.
Asked on August 21, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Nebraska
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I guess it would matter how you define "worthless vegetation"! From the statute that you have provided it would appear that your planting of the wildflower mixture would violate the ordinance. I am sure that the City has good reason for the ordinance: safety could be one of them for stepping off the curb. And it would probably be a better choice for you to plant flowers that would not grow so tall rather than to place yourself in the position of receiving a fine and then having to pull them out. It would be a waste. Think marigolds or some other small and hearty flowers. Good luck.
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