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Landscaping Rules in Utica, NY (2026)

1 verified landscaping rules for Utica, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Grass Height Limits

Utica requires property owners to keep grass and weeds below 10 inches under City Code Chapter 2-13. Violations result in a written notice and 7 days to comply, after which the city may mow at the owner's expense plus an administrative fee. Vacant and absentee-owned lots are a primary enforcement target.

Utica Grass Height & Weed Ordinance (Chapter 2-13)

Some Restrictions

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Utica city rules.

Landscaping Rules in Oneida County