Cornelius limits grass and weeds to 12 inches on improved residential lots. Violations trigger a 10-day notice to cut before the Town orders abatement at the owner's expense.
The Cornelius Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90 Nuisances, establishes a 12-inch maximum height for grass, weeds, and other rank vegetation on improved lots within town limits. Code Enforcement investigates complaints and mails a notice of violation giving the owner 10 days to mow. If unabated, the Town contracts a vendor to cut the lot and bills the owner the vendor cost plus an administrative fee, typically 150 dollars minimum, which can become a tax lien if unpaid.
Civil penalty 100 dollars first offense, 250 dollars for continuing violations, plus abatement cost lien on property.
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