5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Hillsborough County Code Chapter 62 requires refuse containers stored so not visible from public right-of-way between collection days. Containers must have tight-fitting lids and be maintained in sanitary condition. Screening via fence, landscaping, or side yard placement acceptable.
Hillsborough County Code Chapter 8 (Building Construction) and Chapter 46 (Nuisances) prohibit dilapidated structures, accumulation of junk, overgrown vegetation, and stagnant water. Code Enforcement enforces via FL 162 local government code enforcement procedures. Daily fines up to 250 dollars first violation, 500 repeat.
Hillsborough County Code Chapter 46 requires vacant lots maintained with grass cut below 18 inches, free of debris, junk, and abandoned vehicles. Lots over 1 acre may be exempt if posted as agricultural. Mosquito control requires no standing water beyond 96 hours.
Hillsborough County does not require snow removal. Tampa Bay area averages zero measurable snowfall annually. Property owners must maintain sidewalks free of hazards, overhanging vegetation, and tripping obstructions under Code Chapter 46 general maintenance.
Hillsborough County Land Development Code allows residential yard sales as accessory use. Limited to 2 sales per calendar year per property, maximum 3 consecutive days each. No permit required in unincorporated county. Signs allowed only on property and removed within 24 hours of sale end.
3 cities in Hillsborough County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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