McKinney requires property owners to maintain lots clear of combustible vegetation and debris under Chapter 42 Health and Sanitation. Grass and weeds over 12 inches are a nuisance subject to abatement.
Code Services issues notice to abate after inspection. Owners have 10 days to remedy. If the city mows or clears, costs plus a 100 dollar administrative fee are assessed as a lien against the property. Rural-edge parcels near WUI zones get additional scrutiny during burn ban season. Defensible space best practices recommend 30 ft of cleared vegetation around structures.
Civil penalty up to 500 dollars per day plus abatement costs. Repeat offenders may face Class C misdemeanor charges.
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