What do I need to do to comply with this notice?

Remove the noxious weeds from 921 Washington Street within five days of the May 17 publication or contact the Development Department for guidance.

Who can I contact with questions about this notice?

Contact Andrew Burgei, City of Troy Development Department, at 937-339-9481.

What happens if the city removes the weeds?

The city will perform the removal and assess the cost to the property's taxes.

Abandonment — 921 Washington Street, Troy, OH

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The City of Troy notifies property owner Laverta Smith et al. at 921 Washington Street that the property violates the city's noxious weeds ordinance and must be cleared within five days or the city will remove the weeds and charge the cost to property taxes.

Key Takeaways

Five-day deadline to remove noxious weeds from 921 Washington Street
City will remove weeds if not complied with
Removal costs will be assessed to the property's taxes
Owner may file an appeal under City Ordinance Section 521.98
Contact Andrew Burgei at 937-339-9481 for questions

Published: May 17, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Troy
Address: 921 Washington Street, Troy, OH

If you don't respond

If the owner does not remove the weeds within five days of this notice (published May 17), the City of Troy will remove them and assess the cost to the property's taxes.

What to do next

1
Remove the weeds within five days
Clear the noxious weeds at 921 Washington Street within five days of the May 17 publication to avoid city removal and charges.
2
Contact Development Department
Call Andrew Burgei at 937-339-9481 for questions or to discuss compliance or timelines.
3
File an appeal if needed
If you dispute the notice, initiate an appeal as provided in City of Troy Ordinance Section 521.98 promptly after publication.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to do to comply with this notice?: Remove the noxious weeds from 921 Washington Street within five days of the May 17 publication or contact the Development Department for guidance.
Who can I contact with questions about this notice?: Contact Andrew Burgei, City of Troy Development Department, at 937-339-9481.
What happens if the city removes the weeds?: The city will perform the removal and assess the cost to the property's taxes.

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Legal terms in this notice

Noxious Weeds: Plants declared a public nuisance by local ordinance that must be removed from properties.
Assess the property owner's property taxes: The city will add the cost of removal to the property's tax bill or lien.
Appeal: A formal request to challenge the city's enforcement action under local ordinance procedures.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE This shall serve notice to Laverta Smith ETAL C/O Debra  Jones, property owner of 921 Washington Street, Parcel ID:   D08-008740 is in violation of the City of Troy Codified Ordinance Section 521.11, Noxious Weeds. The property owner will  have five (5) days from publication of this notice to remove said  offense. If said offense is not removed within the five (5) days,  the City of Troy will remove said offense and assess the property owner's property taxes for the cost of removal. You have  the right to an appeal as established in Section 521.98 of the  Codified Ordinances of the City of Troy, Ohio. For any questions, please contact Andrew Burgei, 937-339-9481, City of  Troy Development Department.  Sue G. Knight Clerk of Council May 17 90221565  mvs