After conferring with the zoning office about cutting some two-feet-high grass on an acre lot next to my home, I was turned down. I was told that if a dwelling does not sit on the property, the grass does not need to be maintained. Spring is here and that means another season of dealing with critters coming onto my property, including lots of snakes. What does it matter if a dwelling is on the property or not? This property is in a nice neighborhood where everyone takes care of their grass. Something needs to change.