HomeMy Public PortalAboutOvergrowth Notice_2017.mmena_1Vegetation & Overgrowth Controls
During New England's rainy season, vegetation which has laid dormant over the
winter takes full advantage of the spring rains and summer monsoons, growing
extremely fast.
This overgrowth of vegetation and trees can create a nuisance and blighted
appearance in our neighborhoods and create a safe harbor for a variety of pests
and unwanted vermin. Depending on the size and locations of the overgrowth, it
can also create hazardous conditions for vehicle and pedestrian safety by blocking
visibility at corner lots and intersections, or narrowing the accessibility of sidewalks,
forcing pedestrians into our streets and putting them at risk with vehicle traffic.
The Town Municipal Code regulates vegetation and tree overgrowth in several
areas. By maintaining our lawns and vegetation, property owners can avoid
violating the Town's Ordinances and create a safe and attractive neighborhood to
live and play. Below is a list of the codes with which a property owner may be in
violation:
- Vegetation shall not intrude into public sidewalks more than 6 -inches,
except at a height of 8 -feet or above;
- A clear view shall be maintained between 2.5 -feet and 7 -feet above
sidewalk at intersections;
- Any parcel of land, vacant or otherwise, shall maintain such the parcel of land
free from overgrowth vegetation ... standing water ...
Please contact your local Code Enforcement Office at (617) 972-6427 if you have
any questions.