TMC 6.01 requires owners to keep grass no higher than 10 inches and to abate noxious vegetation defined in TMC 6.01.020(M). Dry grass and weeds over 10 inches are cited as a fire hazard. Violations are Class 1 infractions under TMC 1.16, with abatement and lien remedies in TMC 6.02.
Tigard enforces vegetation clearance through its general nuisance code rather than a WUI defensible-space ordinance. TMC 6.01.020(M) defines noxious vegetation to include grass more than 10 inches high, weeds going to seed, and dry grass and weeds over 10 inches that pose a fire hazard, plus invasive species like English ivy, giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, and Himalayan blackberry. The responsible party must cut grass, brush, or weeds as often as needed to prevent unsightliness or seeding. The duty extends to the right-of-way abutting the property. TMC 6.02 sets the abatement procedure: written notice, chance to comply, then city abatement with cost recovery. Each day a violation continues is a separate Class 1 civil infraction.
Code Compliance issues written notice and a compliance period. If the owner fails to act, the city may abate under TMC 6.02 and lien costs. Each day the violation continues is a separate Class 1 infraction.
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