Bay County's nuisance code sets no numeric grass-height number. It treats excessive overgrowth on developed or improved property as a nuisance in the unincorporated area. Panama City, Panama City Beach, and Lynn Haven set their own limits.
Bay County's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, defines a nuisance to include any excessive accumulation of overgrowth upon developed or improved property, but sets no specific inch measurement, leaving code enforcement to judge each case. Enforcement runs through the Chapter 7 process and covers unincorporated Bay County; complaints go to Code Enforcement at 850-248-8290. Vacant, unimproved lots largely fall outside the county overgrowth rule. Reflecting Hurricane Michael's aftermath, the county manager may temporarily waive enforcement of the nuisance code during a declared disaster. Incorporated cities like Panama City set their own numeric height limits.
On covered developed property, an overgrowth nuisance moves through written notice and the Chapter 7 code enforcement process. Unresolved cases can bring daily fines and county abatement recorded as a lien.
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