Landscaping Rules in Lincoln County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Weed Ordinances
Lincoln County's fire nuisance chapter requires every property owner or occupant to cut down and remove weeds, grass, and vines that endanger property or could catch fire. County Code § 95.131 sets this duty countywide outside Lincolnton, and the Fire Marshal's office can issue an escalating civil citation under § 95.999 for noncompliance.
Lincoln County Weed and Grass Cutting Duty
Some RestrictionsLincoln County Code § 95.131; § 95.999
§ 95.131 ACCUMULATIONS OF WASTE MATERIALS. ... All weeds, grass, vines, or other growth, when same endangers property, or is liable to be set fire to, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the property. ... Penalty, see § 95.999. ... § 95. ... 999 PENALTY. The penalties for violations of this chapter and the State Building Code will be as follows. Violation(s) of the State B...
Water Restrictions
When the County Manager declares a Stage 2, 3, or 4 water shortage on the county water system, watering lawns, gardens, and shrubbery becomes unlawful except by hand-held hose or under a schedule the Manager sets under § 50.11. Violators face a Class 3 misdemeanor and escalating civil penalties billed to their water account.
Lincoln County Water Shortage Restrictions
Significant RestrictionsLincoln County Code § 50.05
(B) Upon the declaration of a Stage 2 water shortage condition, and until the time as the declaration of water shortage has been rescinded, it shall be unlawful for any person or entity to use or permit the use of water from the county water system for any of the following purposes: (1) To water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flowers, or vegetable gardens, except as may be specifically allowed...
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