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Grass and weed nuisance complaints are inspected by Inspection and Construction Services, a division of the Housing and Community Development Department.

The City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances states: "It shall be the duty of an owner of any lot or parcel of land to remove weeds, vines, or other growth, by cutting or destroying such weeds, vines or other growth. In the event the owner of a lot or parcel of land, shall fail to remove weeds, vines, or other growth, it shall be the duty of the City Manager to cause said weeds, vines, or other growth to be cut and destroyed."

For more information, visit the City website.