Landscaping Rules in New Hanover County, NC (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

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

Weed Ordinances

Sec. 23-72(5) declares the uncontrolled growth of weeds or turf grass to a height of one foot or more within 50 feet of any principal residential structure a public nuisance in unincorporated New Hanover County. The county can issue a notice to abate and, if ignored, cut the growth itself and lien the property for the cost.

New Hanover County Weed and Grass Height Limit

Some Restrictions

New Hanover County Code of Ordinances § 23-72(5)

The maintaining, using, placing, depositing, leaving or permitting to be or remain on any public or private property of any of the following items, conditions or actions are declared to be and constitute a nuisance; however, this enumeration shall not be deemed or construed to be conclusive, limiting or restrictive:...(5)The uncontrolled growth of weeds or turf grass to a height of one foot or ...

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Landscaping Rules by City in New Hanover County

1 cities in New Hanover County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

WilmingtonPop. 120,000

2 verified rules • Tree Removal & Heritage Trees, Weed Ordinances

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