Monday, July 26, 2010

Flower Garden or Public Safety Issue?


The city of Seattle has asked a citizen to trim back her flowers on the city parking strip in front of her home to city approved height or risk a big fine. She has refused on the grounds her garden is an enhancement to the neighborhood and poses no safety issues.

Read the articles and watch the video for details. [Links below.]

What would you do if faced with this problem? How would you feel about city officials threatening you with a fine when your intention was to beautify the neighborhood for all to enjoy?

Add a comment on any of the sites below and be sure to leave a comment here at the Ranch. I'm always interested to know how you feel about issues that, though local, are often identical to what might happen in your town as well.

For more information: local news story, KOMO news story, KOMO video.



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