Cheyenne requires property owners to control tall weeds and dry brush that pose fire or pest risks under Title 8 nuisance and Title 6 building rules, with abatement and lien remedies available.
Cheyenne City Code Title 8 governs nuisance weeds and unmaintained vegetation. Property owners must keep grass and weeds trimmed below an established height, generally around twelve inches, and remove accumulations of dry brush that could carry fire across lot lines. Combined with High Plains wildfire risk and dry summers, vacant and corner lots are common complaint sources. After written notice, the city can order abatement and bill the owner, recording a lien if unpaid. Cheyenne Fire Rescue may also flag specific properties as fuel hazards near structures or rights-of-way.
Failure to abate weeds or brush after notice typically triggers city-contracted cutting at the owner's cost plus an administrative fee, with unpaid charges placed as a lien on the property tax bill.
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