We the Undersigned residents of Fort Smith respectfully request that the changes to bylaw 855 making it bylaw 886 specifically the section that reads:
3. No owner of a property shall allow his or her property ((or the area between the property line and the road)) to become unsightly land as defined in this By-Law.
The grievance against this is due to the non uniform nature of the gamut of property in Fort Smith, the large variance in plants, rocks of varying sizes and depth of drainage ditches shall prove to be a hazard to the lay person and landowner and to the landowners personal lawn car devices.
The undersigned respectfully request that the Town of Fort Smith return to the former policy in regards to maintenance of vegetative growth in the portion of land that a between a property and the roadway.
Respectfully signed,
I am currently gathering feedback from neighbors to present to the town council. Send an email to your local representative today to tell them that maintaining drainage ditches is not the responsibility of the homeowner.
July 17, 2012
The momentum behind this challenge to Bylaw 886 shows that our neighborhood is united against these unfair maintenance rules. Post the link on Facebook right now to keep the pressure on the town council. Send this page to three friends who live in our area today.
3 Comments
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Sarah Schmidt
14 years ago
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Ridiculous. We already pay enough taxes to keep the roadsides maintained. Why should we be responsible for the town's land?
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Mike Achebe
14 years ago
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Total garbage rule. Does the town have any idea how much work it is to keep that area looking like a park? Not happening.
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Dave Graham
14 years ago
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This is just another way for the town to fine us. My ditch is full of rocks and no mower can get in there without breaking blades. Leave us alone.
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We the Undersigned residents of Fort Smith respectfully request that the changes to bylaw 855 making it bylaw 886 specifically the section that reads:
3. No owner of a property shall allow his or her property ((or the area between the property line and the road)) to become unsightly land as defined in this By-Law.
The grievance against this is due to the non uniform nature of the gamut of property in Fort Smith, the large variance in plants, rocks of varying sizes and depth of drainage ditches shall prove to be a hazard to the lay person and landowner and to the landowners personal lawn car devices.
The undersigned respectfully request that the Town of Fort Smith return to the former policy in regards to maintenance of vegetative growth in the portion of land that a between a property and the roadway.
Respectfully signed,
I am currently gathering feedback from neighbors to present to the town council. Send an email to your local representative today to tell them that maintaining drainage ditches is not the responsibility of the homeowner.
July 17, 2012
The momentum behind this challenge to Bylaw 886 shows that our neighborhood is united against these unfair maintenance rules. Post the link on Facebook right now to keep the pressure on the town council. Send this page to three friends who live in our area today.
3 Comments
S
Sarah Schmidt
14 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous. We already pay enough taxes to keep the roadsides maintained. Why should we be responsible for the town's land?
M
Mike Achebe
14 years ago
Featured
Total garbage rule. Does the town have any idea how much work it is to keep that area looking like a park? Not happening.
D
Dave Graham
14 years ago
Featured
This is just another way for the town to fine us. My ditch is full of rocks and no mower can get in there without breaking blades. Leave us alone.
Ridiculous. We already pay enough taxes to keep the roadsides maintained. Why should we be responsible for the town's land?