Petersburg, Virginia, post office cited for length of grass PETERSBURG, Fla., June 3 (UPI) -- Officials in a Virginia city said the federal post office was one of more than 70 properties cited for overgrown grass this year. Steven Hicks, director of Petersburg public works, said more than 70 properties have been cited for overgrown grass since the start of the year, and the post office was cited the week of May 12 following numerous complaints from residents and business owners, The Progress-Index, Petersburg, reported Monday. The grass on the property was mowed last week and the violation notice was removed, officials said. A city ordinance allows the city to have the lawn mowed on private property where the grass exceeds 12 inches in height. The property owners are then charged $85 and a lien can be placed on the property if the fee is not paid. However, Hicks said the move might not have been possible at the post office because the building is federal property. "If it gets to that point, we might have to consult with the city attorney," Hicks said.