Hillsborough County Land Development Code requires grass and weeds on improved residential lots to be kept under 18 inches. Vacant parcels in platted subdivisions must also be maintained. Agricultural-zoned land in eastern county and Plant City is exempt when in active farming.
Hillsborough County Code Enforcement administers the overgrowth standard under the Land Development Code Part 1.03.00 and Chapter 8 nuisance provisions. Improved residential and commercial parcels must have grass cut to under 18 inches, and platted vacant lots must be mowed at least three times per year. Parcels zoned Agricultural Rural or Agricultural-Single-Family engaged in bona fide agriculture under FL 193.461 Greenbelt classification are exempt, which covers most Plant City strawberry fields and eastern ranch lands.
Notice of violation with 10 days to abate. County contractor mow: 250 to 500 dollars plus administrative fee billed as lien. Repeat violations: special magistrate fines up to 250 dollars per day.
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