Kuntz said the fees property owners still owe to the city will be assessed on their property taxes.
Once the city identifies a property with overgrown grass, a sign is placed on the property. This allows owners three days to cut their grass to less than 8 inches. If the property owner is not compliant, the city handles the mowing and charges the property owner for the work.
“It’s $200 per acre,” Kuntz said. “There’s also a $100 fine, which we do use … really we want the property owners to not use the city to come cut their grass.”
Michael O’Bryan, a Clayton resident, said it’s irresponsible for people not to care for their own properties.
“I think it’s a shame they don’t cut their grass,” O’Bryan said. “I take care of my son’s and my brother’s houses. You know, you’re a homeowner, your responsibility, you should do it.”