Keller, TX Fire Regulations: Brush Clearance (2026)

Keller enforces weed, grass, and brush clearance through its nuisance and property maintenance provisions in the Keller Code of Ordinances and the International Property Maintenance Code adopted by the city. Grass, weeds, and rank vegetation on improved and vacant lots, including the parkway strip between the sidewalk and curb and alley easements, may not exceed 12 inches in height. Dead wood, dry brush, and combustible debris near structures must be removed or maintained so it cannot support fire spread, particularly during drought conditions or active Tarrant County burn bans. Code Enforcement inspectors identify violations through routine drives and citizen reports. Once a notice of violation is issued, the owner typically receives 10 days to abate. If the property is not brought into compliance, the city contracts mowing and clearance crews and charges the cost plus an administrative fee against the property, which attaches as a municipal lien at the Tarrant County recorder. Repeat violations on the same parcel within 12 months can be cited without a new notice. Keller has moderate wildfire exposure along undeveloped lots, creek corridors, and the edge of the Cross Timbers area, and the Fire Department coordinates with Code Enforcement during drought periods to prioritize defensible-space clearance. Maximum nuisance fines can reach 500 dollars per day.