Resident’s mowing-ordinance complaint prompts commission to schedule review

A citizen requested the Newton City Commission review the city’s mowing and nuisance ordinance, arguing he was concerned that after a second notice the city may abate without further formal notification.

Staff told commissioners they received the request from Mr. Hasso and that he sought discussion about the ordinance language related to notification before abatement. Commissioners said they did not expect to make a decision at the meeting but that it would be appropriate to study the full ordinance and possibly schedule a workshop after the holidays to examine notification procedures and enforcement, with input from staff (Chris and Ed were identified as likely participants in the review).

No formal action was taken; commissioners directed staff to gather the ordinance language and any past analyses and to bring the topic back for detailed consideration.