TOWNSHIP OF MASON

    CASS COUNTY, MICHIGAN

    NOTICE OF OBLIGATION TO CUT WEEDS

     

    To:  The residents of property owners of the Township of Mason, Cass county, Michigan and any other interested persons.

     

         Please Take Notice that in accordance with Michigan Public Act 359 of 1941, as amended, and Township Ordinance No. 07-10-07-01, as amended, all weeds in excess of 8 inches in height within platted subdivisions and condominium subdivisions, including vacant lots, and in unplatted lands with a dwelling or other occupied building thereon to a depth of 165 feet must be cut by May 1st of 2011 and must remain cut throughout the balance of said year by the owner or tenant in charge of the premises.  In default thereof;

    Notice is hereby given that the Township of Mason may enter the premises and cut the same as frequently as necessary during 2011 to comply with the foregoing regulations and may charge the cost thereof against the property owner and for collection may place the amount upon the next tax roll of the Township as a tax lien against the offending premises.

    Please take further notice that any owner in default of the foregoing obligation to cut shall also be subject to a civil fine of up to $500 for each violation.  Such cutting obligation shall not apply to fields devoted to growing any small grain food crops such as wheat, corn, oats, barley, or rye and garden vegetables.

     

    Published in accordance with said Public Act and Ordinance by order of the Mason Township Board.

                                                                       Mason Township

                                                                       Janet Dull, Clerk

                                                                       17049 U S 12

                                                                       Edwardsburg, Mi  49112

                                                                       269-641-5923