closed #202443
Excessive Growth
914 W 3rd ST
- Case Date:
- 5/2/2025
yard has not been mowed
yard has not been mowed
Residents at this location have not mowed their grass yet this Spring and it is definitely over the 8 inch length. It is unsightly and sticks out since every other household on the street keeps their grass trimmed.
Grass and weeds to top of fence, small children living in home not safe to be outside in the yard
Both Japanese knotweed and tree-of-heaven are growing together on the *east* lot-line of this property, possibly extending to neighboring lot (315 E. 11th), though not clear which property is the culprit invader and which the invaded. Plants are in leaf, actively growing, and easily seen from sidewalk - a perfect opportunity for HAND inspectors to learn to identify and distinguish between these two highly-invasive species.
House was sold a couple of months ago. Huge, empty, uncared. Neighbors on street have no idea who purchased but assume it is a developer. Yard is now very overgrown; house has flapping broken siding high up that during storms we all think may fly off!
Overgrown yard with no maintenance. Overgrowth is causing several types of damage to fences surrounding properties and bug problems like ticks and mosquitoes to affect the area
Caller to HAND reporting overgrown grass at two properties across the street from him and the next door neighbor. Said that they were never mowed last year so he did the mowing but no longer going to mow for them.
Caller to HAND lives at 120 W Pinewood Dr. wants to file complaint against his neighbors living across the street for grass not mowed. Said last year it was never mowed.
The trash and multiple appliances have now been stacked closer to my window (thx) but the grass overgrowth is so high and ticks and other critters are a concern. Also the contracted mowing crew from rental management will have huge challenges mowing the 3 feet out from the property of next door rental. 60 inch swath mower today. Property extends out from privacy fence sections approx 3 feet. A power washing team is also coming soon. I see the former ticket is considered “resolved” and closed. I don’t know who is in charge of the renovations- seems like several crews. Meanwhile the right to a view and enjoyment of my premises seems to be getting closer to a legal issue.
Large tree-of-heaven growing on NE corner of lot alongside the alley and Grant Street, though cited in City ROW. This tree sends out so many seed every year, that properties close by regularly fight new growth. Very easy to see this tree, but best to send a HAND member who has had formal training to identify tree-of-heaven, else it might be missed...