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LAWN MAINTENANCE STANDARDS POLICY
The following policy is established for all properties within the
Town of Gulf Stream by the Town Commission to preserve the
community's visual qualities and well-maintained natural
environment, and to ensure the safety of its residents.
Section 1. . All yard areas are to be sodded or fully planted
with an approved groundcover material. All yard areas are to be
maintained in a healthy, growing condition and reasonably free of
weeds. Any areas that die due to lack of irrigation or exposure
to chemicals should be replaced within three weeks. Lawns should
be regularly mowed at least once every two weeks.
Section 2. All hedgerows are to be maintained in a neat and
manicured condition. This section does not apply to individual
shrub materials used as accent plants.
Section 3. Property owners with lots abutting public or
private roadways should be responsible for maintaining the area
adjacent to the roadway, including trimming necessary to insure
that the landscape materials do not encroach upon or interfere
with the travel lanes.
Section 4. In order to ensure the safety of Town residents,
property owners are encouraged to immediately remove any trees
that are dead or severely diseased. Notwithstanding the above,
a dead tree shall be removed within four weeks of notification
by the Town Manager that the tree could potentially cause harm
to nearby structures or persons.
Section 5. Vacant properties and properties undergoing
additions or renovations shall adhere'to these standards, to
the greatest extent practicable
Section 6. The Commission hereby authorizes the Town Manager
to send a courtesy notice to any property owner who violates
these standards.
This Policy was passed on a motion duly made and seconded on
the 13th day of September, 2000 by a unanimous vote of the Town
Commissioners and became effective immediately.