Katy vs Richmond

How tall can my grass be in Katy?

Grass and weeds may not exceed nine inches in height. Anything taller is treated as a public nuisance subject to abatement and citation.

Who maintains the strip between my yard and the street?

The adjoining property owner is responsible for mowing parkways and alleys abutting the lot, in addition to the lot itself.

What if I do not mow after notice?

The city can contract a crew to abate the nuisance and place a lien on the property for the cost, in addition to any fine.

How tall can grass legally grow in Richmond?

Grass, weeds, and rank vegetation cannot exceed 12 inches in height on any lot inside the Richmond city limits unless the parcel is actively used for agriculture.

What happens if I ignore a mowing notice?

Richmond can hire a contractor to mow the lot and bill the owner for the cost plus administrative fees, attaching a lien to the property if the bill goes unpaid.

Are agricultural parcels exempt?

Yes. Land actively used for agricultural purposes is exempt from the 12-inch height limit, but residential and commercial lots inside the city must comply.