Amarillo requires property owners to maintain grass and weeds at reasonable heights under nuisance provisions. Overgrown properties receive notice to mow within a set timeframe or the city will mow and bill the owner.
Amarillo's nuisance ordinance requires property owners to maintain grass and vegetation at reasonable heights. Grass and weeds exceeding approximately 12 inches are considered a nuisance. The city's Code Enforcement Division inspects properties based on complaints. Owners receive a notice of violation with a deadline to cut the vegetation. If the owner fails to comply, the city may mow the property and assess the cost as a lien against the property. Vacant lots are subject to the same maintenance standards.
Failure to maintain vegetation after notice results in city mowing at the owner's expense. Costs are assessed as liens against the property.
Amarillo, TX
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