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1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Civic Center Complex, Room 310
Evansville, IN 47708
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  • Business:  (812) 436-7885
  • Fax:  (812) 436-7869
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  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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Weed Control

Weed Control within the City limits

  • The definition of a weed is any tall grass or vegetation sprouted as volunteers that is over nine (9) inches tall.
  • This includes any sprouted volunteer growth growing along fence lines and public right-a-way.
  • Trees, bushes, shrubs, ornamental plants agricultural plants or anything planted by a person is not considered a weed.
  • If a property has weeds or rank vegetation that is over nine (9) inches the property is in violation of the city code.
  • We take complaints by phone, e-mail, walk-in to the office, or a written letter mailed to the office.

Other Concerns

  • County Weed Control (812) 435-5777
  • County Trash Control (812) 435-5695
  • Zoning and Sign Information (812) 435-5226
  • Abandoned Vehicles (812) 435-5226
  • Fences (812) 435-5226
  • Air Quality (812) 435-6145
  • Mold and Lead Paint (812) 435-5695