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Getting lost in the weeds could get you a citation

John Blodgett Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years AGO
by John Blodgett Western News
| June 13, 2017 4:00 AM

At the Libby City Council meeting on June 5, Libby Police Chief Scott Kessel reported that with the onset of warmer weather the department was busy enforcing ordinances dealing with seasonal public eyesores — more than two dozen pending cases regarding weeds, grass or garbage.

The department was “continually adding to the list,” he told the City Council.

In a follow up interview Kessel stressed that the goal of enforcement was not to generate revenue but to gain compliance, and that no particular group was being targeted.

“As chief, it is my job to enforce all ordinances,” he said. “I’m just trying to bring equal enforcement.”

According to Libby municipal code 8.08.020, the cutting and removal of weeds is enforced every year from April 15 to Sept. 15.

“It shall be unlawful for the owner of any lot or parcel of land within the city, or any agent in charge of said property, to allow or permit weeds, grass, or brush to grow or to remain when grown upon said property or along any alleys behind said property or public right-of-way along the side or in front of said property between said property and the traveled roadway,” the code states.

Municipal code 8.08.010, which prohibits the accumulation of trash and junk, further outlines the restriction “all grass or weeds ... shall not exceed ten 10 inches in height.”

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