(309) 266-5361 Village Hall - 120 North Main Street Morton, Illinois 61550

Maintenance of Property


PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY
OWNERS IN THE VILLAGE OF MORTON

All property owners are hereby notified, in accordance with Secs. 8-6-1, 8-6-2, and 8-6-4, of the Village Municipal Code, that permitting any weeds, grass, or plants (other than trees, flowers, bushes, vegetables, or other ornamental plants) to grow to a height in excess of eight inches (8”) constitutes a public nuisance.

You are also hereby notified, in accordance with Sec. 8-6-5 of the Code, that such nuisance may be abated by the Village, without further notice.  Pursuant to Sec. 8-6-6 of the Code, the cost of said abatement shall be assessed to the owner of the property.  If payment for this service is not received within thirty (30) days, a lien against said property may be filed in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Tazewell County, Illinois.

This public notice shall be final to all owners or persons in control of any property in the Village of Morton.

Planning and Zoning Office
Village of Morton