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Landscaping Rules in Jessamine County, KY (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Jessamine County, Kentucky.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Jessamine County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Weed Ordinances

In unincorporated Jessamine County, Kentucky, weeds or grass at 10 inches or higher are unsightly and unlawful on residential-zoned property of 5 acres or less. The Codes Enforcement Officer can cite the owner into Jessamine County District Court, and a conviction carries a fine of $50 to $300 with each further day a separate offense.

Jessamine County Weed and Grass Height Limit

Some Restrictions

Jessamine County Code § 93.16

(A) It shall be unlawful for an owner of any property zoned as a principal, accessory, or conditional use as “residential” under the zoning regulations of 5 acres (+ or -) or less in an unincorporated area of Jessamine County or City of Keene, to permit weeds or grass to become unsightly or otherwise become a detriment to the health and welfare of the citizens of this county. Weeds or grass sha...

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