Norfolk County has no county-level grass height ordinance. Grass and weed height limits are set by each municipality through local public health and nuisance bylaws, typically enforced by the Board of Health.
Norfolk County does not regulate grass or weed height. Individual cities and towns enforce grass height rules through local public health bylaws, typically under the authority of MGL c. 111 (public health) and local nuisance provisions. Most Massachusetts municipalities that regulate grass height set a limit of 8–12 inches. Complaints are typically handled by the local Board of Health, which issues notices to correct and may cause the work to be done at the owner's expense if the owner fails to comply. Contact your town's Board of Health for specific limits.
No county enforcement. Municipal Board of Health orders: owner may be charged for town-ordered mowing plus administrative fee if not corrected.
Norfolk County, MA
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Norfolk County, MA
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Norfolk County, MA
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Bellingham, MA
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Bellingham, MA
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Norfolk County, MA
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