Weed enforcement starts Monday in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - To keep neighborhoods healthy and vital, the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Code Enforcement department will start enforcing weed and tall-grass violations Monday, May 2.

The department will also begin accepting weed complaints from the public on the same day. 

Grass or weeds must be at least 9 inches tall to be in violation of the City’s ordinance. 

Residents can report violations to 311, One Call to City Hall, or by clicking on the 311 logo on the City’s webpage at www.cityoffortwayne.org.

Anyone who reports a violation will need to have the property’s street address or specific location. 

Neighborhood Code Enforcement staff members will inspect complaints and proactively identify violations.

 If a violation is discovered, inspectors will post a notice in the cited yard and a letter will be sent by the City to the property owner of record.

Property owners have five days to correct the violation. If after those five days the property is still in violation, the mowing contractors will mow the yard and take date-stamped photos to compare before and after shots. The property owner will be charged for the mowing. 

“A well-maintained property is a sign of a healthy neighborhood,” said Mayor Henry. “We count on our owners to do their part. But when the need is there, the City’s weed enforcement program plays an important role in protecting property values and keeping Fort Wayne an attractive and vibrant city.”