Unincorporated Leon County sets a maximum grass height of 18 inches under the Lot Mowing Ordinance (Code of Laws Ordinance 04-11, amended by Ordinance 04-41). Grass exceeding 18 inches is a code-compliance violation handled by the Department of Development Support & Environmental Management.
Leon County's Lot Mowing Ordinance establishes a clear numeric standard: grass must not exceed 18 inches in height on lots in the unincorporated area. This standard is stated in the County's Code Compliance materials as deriving from 'Leon County Code of Laws, Lot Mowing Ordinance 04-11 and Amended Ordinance 04-41.' Enforcement begins with a complaint; an inspector generally responds within 48-72 hours. The County prioritizes voluntary compliance and does not assess fines at the initial violation-notice stage. A 15-day follow-up inspection verifies whether the grass has been cut. If the property remains out of compliance, the matter is referred to the Code Enforcement Board, which operates under the legal-notice and due-process requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 162 and may impose daily fines and liens. The 18-inch limit applies to unincorporated Leon County; the City of Tallahassee enforces its own separate height standard.
Grass over 18 inches is a code violation. The County seeks voluntary compliance first; if unresolved after the 15-day follow-up, the Code Enforcement Board may impose fines under Fla. Stat. 162.09 (up to $1,000/day first violation, $5,000/day repeat) and record a lien. The County may also mow the lot and assess the cost against the owner.
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