No Mow June, however, won t be a thing.
The Common Council on Wednesday voted 13-2 to reinstate No Mow May, which was implemented last year on a voluntary, one-year basis. The initiative lets property owners delay lawn care as a way to promote pollinator-friendly habitat in the city.
Appleton restricts the height of grass to 8 inches on developed lots and to 12 inches on undeveloped lots, but under No Mow May, the city suspends enforcement of the rules until June 1.
Alderman Alex Schultz thanked the council for allowing this rather radical idea to take hold. He predicted No Mow May would spread to neighboring municipalities this year.