Chattanooga requires property owners to maintain grass and vegetation. Overgrown vegetation exceeding approximately 12 inches triggers code enforcement action.
Chattanooga's property maintenance code requires landowners to keep grass and weeds trimmed. Vegetation exceeding approximately 12 inches triggers enforcement. The city's Neighborhood Services division handles complaints. Owners receive a notice to abate, and non-compliance may result in city-ordered mowing billed to the owner. Vacant lots are subject to the same standards.
Property owners receive notice to abate. Failure to comply results in city mowing billed to owner, plus fines and potential liens.
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