City to declare 136 properties public nuisances over noxious weeds
the Mayor·Nov 3, 2026
ConsentZoning & Land Use
If approved, the city would designate 136 properties across multiple neighborhoods as public nuisances due to overgrowth, triggering weed-abatement work and potential property penalties for owners who fail to clear the weeds.
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