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Townsend
July 11, 2024
Jefferson County
Site Address:
Parcel: 974402101
RE: Vegetation Control Along Street Frontage
Greetings:
Thank you for your stewardship of property in Port Townsend. The City is writing this letter to
ask for your assistance in maintaining your street frontage as the City no longer mows vegetation
in the public right of way on behalf of property owners.
Historically, over one-third of all city street crew time has been spent on right of way vegetation
management. This is highly unusual for a city environment as property owners are typically
responsible for maintenance of vegetation along their street frontage. The vast majority of Port
Townsend property owners already perform this work. In an effort to dedicate more staff time to
preservation and repair of streets, all property owners are required to mow and maintain their
own right of way consistent with City Code.
Working with the Parks, Recreation, Trees, and Trails Advisory Board and City Council, the
City has already changed maintenance practices by reducing mowing to only street frontage of
City owned parcels. While the City has published this change in our monthly newsletter; City
staff recognizes that not all property owners receive or read the newsletter. Thus, this letter
serves as a notification to let property owners know their responsibility for right of way
maintenance. Attached is a right of way maintenance brochure, which is also available online at
www.cityofpt.us under the "Community"heading and titled"Right-of-Way Maintenance
Requirements."This brochure reflects the requirements outlined in the City Code for
maintenance of the right of way.
The City requests that mowing be performed as soon as possible and not later than 30 days from
the date of this letter. Please take care in these dry conditions to mow in the morning or when
there is ambient moisture to reduce the risk of inadvertent lire.
Thank you for your help. Pedestrians,bicyclists, and motorists all benefit from having tall grass
and brush mowed back from the edge of pavement as outlined in the brochure.
Sincerely,
Steve King RECEIVED
Public Works Director
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
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