Local News - Nuisance weed ordinance in effect

From Havre Public Works

City of Havre nuisance weed ordinance began May 1.

Property owners with grass or weeds taller than eight inches will receive a notice. If the weeds are not cut or removed within ten days, the city will remove the weeds and the cost of the removal will be charged to the property owner.

Owners will receive only one violation notice per year, and the city subsequently will remove nuisance grass or weeds in violation of the ordinance without any additional notice, as per City of Havre Ordinance No. 888.

People with questions can contact City of Havre Public Works Department, 520 4th Street, 265-4941.