Garfield's Property Maintenance Code requires that all premises and exterior property be kept free of grass or plant growth exceeding eight inches in height.
Under the City of Garfield Property Maintenance Code, owners and occupants must maintain their lawns and exterior property so that grass, annual plants, and other vegetation (excluding trees, shrubs, cultivated flowers, and gardens) do not exceed eight inches. Inspectors may issue notices of violation, and continued non-compliance can result in the City cutting the grass and billing the property owner. Enforcement is carried out by the Property Maintenance Department.
Allowing grass or weeds on any premises to exceed eight inches in height, or refusing to cut after notice from the Property Maintenance Department.
See how other cities in Bergen County handle grass height limits.
See how Garfield's grass height limits rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.