City Mowing Services
- Rural Roads: The City mows rural road right-of-ways on an "as-needed" basis, typically 3 or 4 times per year.
- Street Islands: Maintenance for all street islands is handled by the Parks Maintenance division.
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The Public Services Department keeps our road right-of-ways safe and tidy. We manage mowing for most paved and gravel rural roads within the City limits.
Property Owner Responsibilities
If your property is in an "urban" area (meaning there is a curb along the street), you are responsible for mowing the adjacent grass:
- With a Sidewalk or Trail: You must mow from the curb to 1 foot beyond the paved path.
- Without a Sidewalk or Trail: You must mow 10 feet back from the curb, including the area around fire hydrants or signs.