Mansfield requires property owners to maintain vegetation and remove accumulated brush that creates fire hazards. The Fire Department may order abatement of hazardous vegetation under the property maintenance code.
The City of Mansfield requires property owners to maintain vegetation in a manner that does not create fire hazards or provide harborage for pests. Grass and weeds must be kept under 12 inches in height on all developed lots and within 100 feet of structures on larger parcels. Dead trees, accumulated brush piles, and dry vegetation that poses an ignition risk must be removed, particularly during hot dry periods. Although Mansfield is not in a designated wildland-urban interface with high wildfire risk, the southern suburbs of DFW can experience significant grass fires during drought conditions. The Fire Department may order vegetation abatement on properties where conditions pose a clear fire hazard to adjacent structures. The city may abate hazardous vegetation at the property owners expense after notice if the owner fails to comply. Cleared brush and yard waste must be disposed of through the citys solid waste contractor or an approved private hauler. Contact Code Enforcement at (817) 276-4200 for brush hazard complaints.
Failure to clear hazardous vegetation after notice may result in citations and city-performed abatement with costs assessed as a lien against the property. Daily fines may accrue for continued noncompliance. Burning brush for clearance is prohibited under air quality rules without a TCEQ authorization.
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