open #210679
Excessive Growth
1004 W Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 5/12/2026
Excessive growth of grass and weeds, loose gravel washing onto the sidewalk and blocking Sewer drains. Trash and recycle containers being left out on curb and sidewalk
Excessive growth of grass and weeds, loose gravel washing onto the sidewalk and blocking Sewer drains. Trash and recycle containers being left out on curb and sidewalk
The yard growth is still overhanging the sidewalk substantially, even though the last uReport ticket is marked closed.
This is a blight issue. Property needs to be cleaned, maintained and secured to prevent vagrancy.
The fenced in yard area at 1517 E. University Street is overgrown. They rarely mow their grass.
Yard overgrown, 2 foot high grass, constant nuisance
Weeds and grass are overgrown
Overgrown front and side yard which are on the face of the streets. All yards overgrown. Yard waste piled in front yard.
Drains are all completely clogged up. Debris floating down the street. Sherwood greens stormwater drain behind my barn at 3504 South Westminster Way is completely clogged up and probably not draining again. They were supposed to keep it cleaned out and it definitely is clogged up again with all the runoff. I know it’s raining a lot, but this is a an occurrence even when it’s a light rain. I have videos, but it’s not giving me the option to send you a video. I’ve lived here for 39 years and this is just steadily gotten worse and worse. Please inform Sherwood Green about their storm drain. That is probably damaged again like it was several years ago.
Ditch behind our condo has been overflowing with trash from Sare Road and possibly Hyde Park Village. Last year we had 2 carp wash over, as well as a hardware cloth screen approximately 2'X4' and buckets of construction waste. This year we have a christmas tree and several 3-4'boards as well as another 1/2 ton of gravel! I am not sure where any of this comes from but it is unsanitary and eroding our yard. My address is 2724 South McCartney Lane. Others may have reported this. The neighbors are concerned.
Recurring flooding is affecting yards and driveways in our neighborhood, with water reaching depths up to a few feet during heavy rain events. This occurs several times per year and has resulted in property damage, including several vehicles in the neighborhood. Two culverts carry water beneath the roadway at this location. Based on observed conditions, the culverts appear to be insufficient to handle stormwater during frequent events, creating a backwater effect that causes water to pond in residential areas upstream. Previous inquiries have indicated this may be attributed to the area’s flood zone designation. However, the frequency and severity of flooding suggest this exceeds typical floodplain conditions and may indicate inadequate drainage capacity. Requesting a formal evaluation of the culvert system and overall drainage, including assessment of capacity and consideration of potential improvements.