Driving around Watonga on Sunday, I see MANY yards have been mowed this weekend. The articles in the newspaper have had an effect and hopefully some of this action is the result of Code Enforcement efforts.
But that doesn't mean the problem is solved. The abandoned properties and many empty lots are still overgrown. I've made a list of 10 properties I have been watching for over six months that nothing has been done on-- and that means that the Code Enforcer hasn't been in touch with those property owners. The code enforcement process is: (1) identify a code violation; (2) send a 10-day notice letter to the owner; (3) if the letter is returned unclaimed, post the notice on the door of the property for 10 days; if still no action is taken by the owner, a Citation with a fine is issued; and (4) a work order is sent to the Department Head for action (mowing or cleaning). This process can take 30 days, and by now our new Code Enforcer has had time to issue Citations. We won't know until the next City Council meeting.
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