The City of Laurel’s Public Works Department would like to remind everyone to ensure that their properties are kept free of weed and vegetation overgrowth and that the sidewalk and gutters are kept clean.
Please refer to the following excerpts from the City’s Ordinances for details. The full list of City Ordinances can be found at https://www.laurelms.com/ordinances/
Section 23-17. Weeds and Vegetation Growths.
It is unlawful for owners or occupants of lots in the City abutting on any sidewalk to permit weeds, grass or any kind of vegetation growth to grow over and cover the sidewalk, whether paved or unpaved, on which lots may abut, whether lots or property are occupied or not, and it shall be the duty of every owner of property and occupants thereof to keep all sidewalks on which their property abuts free from weeds, grass or vegetation growth.
Section 23-18. Sidewalk, Etc., Kept Clean.
It shall be the duty of all persons to keep the sidewalks and gutters in front of and around their premises clean and free from refuse, dirt, slush, slop and any and all obstructions which may prevent the flow of water.
