The City of Sioux Falls has established a new phone number for residents to call if they see noxious weeds or grass that has grown over 8 inches in height. The new number is 978-6900. Citizens can call the number during normal business hours, or leave a voice message after hours or on weekends.

When the City receives a complaint about a parcel of land that is being neglected, the City will investigate the complaint with a site visit. If the complaint is valid, the property owner will be sent a courtesy letter asking that the nuisance be corrected. Generally, property owners are given seven days to correct the problem. Only one courtesy letter will be sent on a property per year.

The City will reinspect the property on or after the due date. If the problem has not been corrected, a City Code Enforcement Officer will issue a $100 citation for the violation. In addition, the City has contracted with two lawn mowing services who will correct the violation. The property owner will be billed for the work, and if the bill is left unpaid, the cost will be assessed against the property. In addition to the new phone number, residents can also report potential violations online through the City’s website at www.siouxfalls.org.