Southaven requires property owners to maintain defensible space and clear excessive vegetation under local property maintenance codes and MS Forestry Commission guidelines.
Southaven enforces vegetation management through local property maintenance ordinances authorized by MS Code Ann. §21-19-11 (nuisance abatement). Property owners must keep grass below 12 to 18 inches and remove dead vegetation that creates fire hazards. The Mississippi Forestry Commission provides wildfire prevention guidance, especially during dry periods from late summer through fall. Vacant lots must be maintained to prevent overgrowth. Mississippi's humid subtropical climate supports rapid vegetation growth requiring regular maintenance. Drainage ditches and easements must be kept clear. The city may abate violations and bill property owners for costs after notice and failure to comply.
Notice to comply: 10 to 14 days. City abatement costs billed to owner ($150 to $500+). Liens may be placed on property for unpaid abatement costs.
Southaven, MS
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Southaven, MS
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Southaven, MS
Southaven regulates amplified music and outdoor sound systems through local noise ordinances. Amplified sound is generally restricted during quiet hours from...
Southaven, MS
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Southaven, MS
Southaven limits construction noise to daytime hours, typically 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, under local building and noise ordinances.
Southaven, MS
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