The Town of Apex regulates uncontrolled weeds, grass and noxious growth as a public nuisance under Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions). Property owners must cut weeds, grass or other noxious growth from the lot at least twice each year — first not later than June 15 and second not later than August 15. Each day the growth remains uncut after those deadlines constitutes a separate offense.
Apex Code Chapter 14 addresses public-nuisance vegetation. It is unlawful for any person to allow the uncontrolled growth of noxious weeds and grass, the accumulation of offensive animal or vegetable matter dangerous and prejudicial to public health, or any other condition constituting a public nuisance on any premises within town limits. The semi-annual cutting schedule (June 15 / August 15) is the operative town standard rather than a fixed inch height like 12-inch ordinances used in many other municipalities. Enforcement is by Code Enforcement; if the owner refuses or fails to abate, the code enforcement officer or chief of police shall proceed to remove the growth, and the cost is charged against the lot and becomes a lien on the property under NCGS Chapter 160D and the abatement provisions of the local code. Apex is in Wake County and follows state nuisance-abatement procedures, with civil penalties cumulative for each day of non-compliance. Apex maintains separate landscape standards for new development under the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 8, but the routine residential mowing standard sits in Chapter 14.
Upon conviction, the delinquent owner pays a fine of $1.00 for each day any weeds, grass or other noxious growth remains uncut, in addition to any civil penalties levied under the Code Enforcement schedule. If the owner refuses or fails to abate, the Town will mow the property and assess the cost as a lien against the lot enforceable like an ad valorem tax lien. Repeat violations escalate through Code Enforcement and may be referred to Wake County District Court.
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