Tall grass needs to be mowed

The city of Kalispell advises residents that after July 1 of each year it is the duty of all owners or occupants of any property in the city to trim all grass more than 8 inches high and remove all weeds from their property.

The purpose of the ordinance is to prevent the spread of wildfire, as the grass and weeds dry, as well as the spread of noxious weeds. Residents should make every effort to maintain their property by mowing or removing tall grasses and weeds.

For people who are contacted by the Kalispell City Planning Office about weeds and grasses on their property and fail to comply with the ordinance, the case may be turned over to the city attorney for formal action.

For more information, contact the Kalispell City Planning Office at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E.; 758-7940.