April 12, 2022 10:50 a.m. 

With fire season on the way, the City of Roseburg is reminding property owners to maintain all grasses and weeds to a maximum height of twelve inches.

A City release said despite recent rain and snow, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that the Roseburg area remains in severe drought and the rest of Douglas County suffers from moderate to extreme drought. As the rain diminishes and temperatures rise, vegetation will dry out rapidly and fire danger to homes and other properties will increase.

The release said for that reason, all tall weeds and grasses, including blackberry vines, must be kept to the twelve-inch height restriction year-round as required by Roseburg Municipal Code.

Failure to maintain grasses and weeds at the appropriate height could lead to fines or penalties being imposed by the City. The Code applies to all property and property owners, including owners of vacant properties in residential subdivisions.

For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 492-6750.