(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has approved an ordinance that would prohibit grass clippings and yard debris from being blown into city streets.
The Council took the action when they meet June 19 on a 4-2 vote. Voting in favor of the ordinance were Council members Steve Bennett, Ray Shinn, Joe Schmelzle and Kris Enneking, while voting against the ordinance were Jim Mitchell and Mike Stallbaumer.
Those violating the ordinance could be cited for criminal littering, which is punishable by steep fines plus court cost.
The code enforcement officer would be authorized to notify any person violating the ordinance that they may be cited.
City officials say lawn mowing debris is unsightly and presents a safety hazard for cyclists and motorcycle riders. In addition, the debris can build up and plug drainage systems.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Separate wrecks injure teens, dump truck driver
Fatal Missouri crash claims Atchison man
Brown Co Commissioner plans to resign
10-year-old St. Joseph child shot, hospitalized
Five injured, including two critically, in St. Joseph crash
Holton Community Hospital asking for community support
Troy man convicted of sexual battery
One injured, one arrested, after Atchison fight
Man arrested in Brown Co subject to deportation
Topeka woman arrested in Jackson Co on meth charge
Actress, filmmaker plans Benedictine College visit
Man arrested after armed carjacking in St. Joseph
A Saturday of celebrations planned in Atchison
Richardson County Fair royalty crowned
Two local lakes added to public health advisory list
Flags fly in KS for political violence remembrance
Pentagon funds test drilling at NioCorp mine site
LATEST STORIES
HTRS Foundation announces scholarship
Two hurt, one cited, in Atchison wreck
ATCO Sheriff seeks hit and run driver
Historic Atchison properties named to natl register
Fatal Missouri crash claims Atchison man
Actress, filmmaker plans Benedictine College visit