Fort Wayne's tall grass/weed program returns; Neighborhood Code looking at harsher penalties for repeat offenders

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The City of Fort Wayne's annual tall grass/weed program began on Monday, May 15.The program, enforced by Neighborhood Code Compliance, allows citizens to report properties that have grass or weeds taller than nine inches.Citizens can report possible violations by calling 311 or 260-427-8311.“When a property gets to the point of tall weeds, tall grass, it promotes rodent and insect infestation that effects neighboring properties. It holds water. There’s a nu