Davenport caps grass, weeds, and troublesome growth at nine inches in developed areas under Municipal Code 8.14.015. The city mows overgrown lots and bills owners, and no individual notice is required first.
Section 8.14.015 requires property owners to cut weeds, vines, brush, and other troublesome growth to nine inches or lower in developed areas and anything within 100 feet of a developed area or urban street. Natural areas, farmland, and public open space may reach two feet unless they pose a hazard. For the nine-inch violations, an annual notice published in the newspaper is the only warning required, so Neighborhood Services can mow without contacting you first. Costs plus administrative fees are billed and, if unpaid within 60 days, assessed against the property. Registered Native Roots plantings are exempt.
Municipal infraction under 8.14.045: $100 first offense, $200 second, $500 subsequent, each day a separate offense. City mowing costs and administrative fees are billed and assessed against the property.
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