Elgin enforces an 8-inch maximum grass and weed height. Trees and shrubs excluded. Cultivated flower beds acceptable if weed-free. Citations $50-$750 per occurrence for repeat violations within 12 months.
Elgin requires all property to be free of weeds and grass over 8 inches. Trees and shrubs are not included in the height limit. Cultivated flower beds are acceptable as long as they are free of weeds/grass over 8 inches. When a violation is issued more than once on a property within 12 months, a citation ranging from $50 to $750 per occurrence is issued, payable to the City of Elgin. The city follows the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as amended.
First offense: notice. Repeat within 12 months: $50-$750 citation per occurrence.
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