You won't BELIEVE what I FOUND IN THE BUSH, owner CONFRONTED code enforcement

I over heard my co-worker talking at work saying that code enforcement had stopped at her house. Apparently having her daughters graduation sign between the road and the sidewalk in a no no. She told them she was going to leave to there until after the party and code enforcement told her they would take it if she did. A few days later, she received a letter in the mail from code enforcement, that not only addressed the sign, but also gave her a few days to get the bushes hanging over the sidewalk trimmed. Knowing that she is a single mom and struggling like a lot of people in todays world, I decided to surprise her and help. When I arrived, she had no idea I was coming. These 8' tall shrubs had to come down. In addition, I cleaned up some thick weeds and grapevine around her garage. She was so appreciative!!! She even came out to lend a hand. During the clean up, we found a little creepy crawly hanging on a post in one of the shrubs. Anyone that knows me, knows I just don't like the little buggers. Check out the video to see what it was. As always, we can all "Leave a Mark".

[@titanpat57]

I'm a Zoning Administrator for a small town in NY. Generally there is a right of way(from the center of the street to the person's property) distance that determines the Town's property. The Town can enforce in that area. If it is past that point...then it becomes the landowners property. Any sign located on a person's property is protected under the 1st Amendment...and should never be touched, unless it's vulger, or political, sometimes regulated by certain dates. Thanks for all you do for everyone!!

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

Thanks for the insight, appreciate the comment.

[@JeffreyTary-po9md]

When I bought my first house, I was told that the city owned between the sidewalk and the street, but I was responsible for keeping it cut

[@tammybrown3725]

That's why never plant brushes or trees next to the sidewalk or near the roads, someone will complain. If you do, plant them a little far away from the spot.

[@debbiebaker4687]

Oh geez 🙄 the bushes of course needed a trim!!! But don’t they have more pressing issues than complaining about a little sign that is only there for a graduation. It’s not staying there. Let’s concern ourselves with more important things. People really have nothing else to do with that little power you give them.

[@cliffordmaynard6559]

Great Job

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

Appreciate you watching

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

All the Pretty Girls come out when Mark starts working!

[@miriamrighter1666]

I do think the bushes warranted a fine, since they were blocking the sidewalk, especially for anyone using a wheelchair or walker. If it was me, I would have recommended removing them completely so she no longer has to worry about them. They are burning bushes, which are a non-native invasive species that are spreading to our forests, from yards by the birds, and killing off the native plants! We planted them in droves, years ago, before we knew the damage non-native invasive plants could cause. I have removed the burning bush I had planted decades ago, as well as the non-native invasive butterfly bushes and beauty berry. I also removed the porcelain vine I had planted before I knew better, and the Chinese Wisteria the previous owner had planted on my property.

[@billrobbins5874]

Glad i read this comment. Got some work to do. 😳🤢. Nice job! ♥️👍. Happy Graduation!

[@Gman2930]

Mark, it’s like watching Picasso paint a picture. Those bushes are a piece of art!! Thanks for the video.

[@dorismchenry8730]

Great job Mark!!

[@OutdoorswithErik]

I love the garbage can man. That should be your trademark going forward

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

lol, forgot my bucket, had to borrow one. luckily she had some holes in the back yard so I could repurpose the dirt.

[@TraceyC260]

Good job!!

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@erictorow250]

Good job Bosco😊

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

LOL, thanks Eric

[@Mabone54]

Great job Mark 👍🏼

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@badcatjake]

Nice red cat

[@barbaraherron-mangel1116]

I think they are taking it too far. You are awesome Mark for what you do in your community. God bless you!!😊🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@deekern4419]

Agree with code enforcement on the bushes! Bushes need to go. People with disabilities would not be able to use the side walk. Shame on those that planed them that close to the sidewalk.

[@missprimproper1022]

I agree.

[@teribelleau137]

Oh Please 😂 Bats are so beneficial! I don't get the Grad sign. She maintains that fairway...! The bushes I get! Nice of you to help her ❤😊

[@FernMcFadden]

Thank you, Mark!

[@veganhomeschoolmom]

Looks so much better. Good job. 👍

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Really lady, I believe those bushes are in the way!!

[@user-dg6sg7ws8p]

The hedge really didn't look that big at first. Great job, vast improvement. Nathan's Lawn Care YT of Australia uses his mower to mulch up the hedge clippings dramatically reducing their bulk.

[@elisavalero9604]

Thank you for helping others. I think the government should take care of these things, considering the situation she is in. By the way, what a scare I got. When the guy on the bicycle passed by and your image appeared, I swear that the noise made by the machine seemed to me like an electric gypsy note. Wow.

[@michaelcauser474]

Excellent job you have done there Sir. My compliments to you.

[@sandypratt8951]

💚👍👍👍

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

As always, thanks Sandy!!!!! Happy 4th.

[@user-be4ho5bq1w]

Wonderful thoughtful job. Thank you

[@yolet6179]

Yes, as a child I had to walk in the street due to homeowners not maintaining their property and encroaching the sidewalks.

[@carolyn8033]

He did a wonderful job. I know she appreciative by her actions.❤

[@cicikids3035]

Our by law would make you take those hedges out of there. If you can't see that bicycle flying down the street on the sidewalk.... well let's just say what's worse hitting a kid or bushes!

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

For sure, they didn't look that bad driving by, but after stopping they did cover a lot of the sidewalk.

[@southjerseymountain]

Sorry, but after seeing them trimmed they should have been removed. They look terrible for one. Second anyone that would trip or bush against the sharp branches could be inured and then an unnecessary lawsuit. Third they will always need trimming back. The sign should never have been a problem, ridiculous the city should go f - - - itself. What state is this? The rest of the work was great. You left a Mark all right.

[@jamescosgrave626]

They will look great when they grow out..

[@debbiejeffries3256]

Picky! Picky, Picky! Anything for $. Yes, they were in the walkway. Can we fine the cities when we find their areas not meeting code?

[@conniejarrell7743]

Thanks for helping her. The bushes need to go.

[@kathleenlucht1921]

Well Sir, you left a good mark. Thank you 🌹

[@nanettegeiser5419]

Sorry lady but those bushes were definitely hindering disabled and non disabled people from safely using the sidewalk. Long past time for them to go....

[@kennethcolbert2921]

Why can't more people help each other you did good Sir. Thank you for helping her out.

[@leisasmith4983]

The fact that these are deciduous bushes makes for a bigger problem every time they are trimmed. Each cut will result in multiple shoots as regrowth starts. In this situation I would recommend the removal of these shrubs due to their high maintenance.

[@lloydedwards8038]

First time I've come across your video will keep an eye4 for it!

[@nanettegeiser5419]

Bats are awesome creatures!! So good for the environment!!

[@nanettegeiser5419]

Lol, soon as I posted, you said I know they're good for the environment but.....lmao!!

[@user-qu3xv5zn2n]

Great job!!

[@jamescosgrave626]

When they start to grow out, they will be stunning, love the street, from Australia..

[@annewillson9850]

Looks great!

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Bat-1 / Mark-0😅. Their code enforcement seems more like an HOA. Cleaned up nicely, the bushes will fill out nicely.

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

Johnny 1 Mark 0.... LMAO, that funny!

[@jackieostrander9667]

She was overdue for trimming the bushes. What I don't get is a problem with a little temporary sign put up for a few hours.

[@lloydedwards8038]

Those kitty litter boxes do come in handy.

[@SuperLgreer]

Awesome job

[@deionsharpe5139]

❤ Hey Mark, Hope you had a great 4th of July 🎉🎉, anywho, to start off with, these guys that are Riding their bikes ON the sidewalks SHOULDN'T BE, it is for people walking, Not sure when that wasn't a law anymore, but I always got into trouble if I did it, so I only did it once, getting past that thought, looks like the cities are trying to FINE people to make easier money instead of Focusing on MORE important problems and issues that NEED Help and attention, but that would take ALOT More thought and they would rather not do that 🤣😂🤣. Anyway, another NICE clean, finished job, NEVER have to worry about you delivering the AWESOME episodes, Stay Safe and Have A Great weekend and CYA soon Next TIME Brother 🌞✌️👍🚜😎

[@LeavingAMarkOutdoors]

I don't believe bikes should be own the sidewalks here either. Thanks for watching, enjoy your 4TH.!!

[@miriamrighter1666]

the sidewalk is inaccessible for anyone using a wheelchair or walker to get around with, so yes, they should get fined for those bushes. In our small town, kids under 16 are supposed to ride on the sidewalk, and get stopped if they are in the street. But anyone over 16 is supposed to be in the street and follow the same rules as car drivers.

[@deionsharpe5139]

@@miriamrighter1666 NEVER, and I mean NEVER heard of any BS about UNDER 16 , and really, , they SHOULD NOT, be out around the STREET curbside riding their bikes anyway, that's why they get HIT and get into MOST ACCIDENTS because they are in the street TOO YOUNG, they need to ALWAYS follow the RULES from DAY ONE, or they will ALWAYS think it's okay to BREAK THE LAWS, which ALOT of them go ahead and do now and think it's FINE and FUNNY, people get INJURED and HURT that way, so you keep on thinking the INCORRECT way of letting kids under 16 break the rules, keep them in YOUR own CITY 🏙️🌆 PLEASE, and you pay for their penalties of causing ACCIDENTS

[@sabinereimer7809]

Now the bushes can be maintained easily ... every time the grass is mowed contol the overhang of the bushes too. Easy job with a cheap garden hand tool. Love the transformation... but if they invasive species really think about removal...😊❤

[@shezarae8827]

I think any piece of ground your are forced to maintain is yours and as long as you are not obstructing traffic, you should be able to to what you want with it if it is in a residential area.

[@laurafiler3760]

People just don't realize how much work is involved in owning a home.

[@gelsilicawalker3835]

Great job you saved a yard.

[@jeanmaynes3684]

Well done

[@mick58kc72]

Just imagine how much this increased her carbon footprint. 👣 The 2 stroke gas and oily emissions. ⛽️☁️ Reduced filtering of ground level pollution with so much less bush to offset her human activities. This is a perfect example of the need for a universal carbon footprint tax! 💲 She's not being held accountable. 😡

[@jerryfoster9654]

The bushes are a violation. the sign was on the towns right-of-way so it was not supposed to be there either.

[@mick58kc72]

Exactly. She wasn't playing by the rules and got called on it 🤑

[@jamiekatz7591]

Those bushes have been let go way too long! They should be half the size they are now. Most homeowners don't realize this and let them grow to a point of interference and no longer take on their look or design.

[@BurtW546]

I don't like bats either I would of been gone.

[@gailatkinson1955]

Nice 😊❤

[@cynthiacarter514]

IMO, the bushes “over power” the yard and home. The bushes should have been cut back almost to the ground. Let them regrow keeping them nicely shaped in a regular basis.

[@jeffgroves6280]

Boo hoo! 😨😨😨

[@karenklucas923]

Bulivaeds are city property ..let them mow and maintain them... 😊 A graduation sign for x hours is not an offense. Not like it's there FOREVER!!!!

[@rodnelson1407]

The bushes could be cut to the ground.

[@tammyd5863]

No.

[@terryhoffman2760]

Nice guy.

[@bobjohnston5527]

Between the sidewalk and the road belongs to the city. People still mows it

[@melindaapril3880]

I think that’s how the cities are making their money and the city owns where the water meters are so why aren’t they trimming the bushes back.

[@wadhahmazid4345]

I want you to come here❤ 7 Orchard St

[@gbach_seven]

🛑 Buy SAFETY VEST for road work.

[@SuperLgreer]

Did you bury the bat

[@kathymonahan8024]

Sounds petty to me

[@knightwalker6627]

You can purchase an inexpensive pair of hedge clippers at your local hardware store. You don't need electric ones but the manual are easier if you trim your bushes on a regular basis. The hedge was blocking the sidewalk, perhaps a warning then a fine. For the sign, the village really needs to get over those unless they are there for an extended period of time.