Annapolis enforces a maximum grass height of 12 inches for residential properties. Properties in violation receive a notice and must cut within 10 days. The city will cut the grass and bill the owner if not remediated.
Annapolis Code establishes a 12-inch maximum grass height for residential and commercial properties. Code enforcement officers respond to complaints and conduct proactive sweeps during growing season. Property owners receive a notice to comply within 10 days. If they fail to mow, the city arranges grass cutting and bills the owner for the cost plus an administrative fee. Properties near tidal waters and in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area buffer may be planted with native groundcovers that exceed 12 inches as approved alternatives (not considered weeds). Community gardens and approved native plant gardens may receive exemptions.
First notice: 10 days to comply. Non-compliance: city mows and bills owner plus administrative fee. Repeat offenders: escalating fines.
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