Grand Rapids requires property owners to keep grass and weeds trimmed. The city's property maintenance code sets a maximum vegetation height, typically around 8-12 inches before enforcement action.
Grand Rapids' property maintenance standards require residential lots to be maintained free of overgrown weeds and tall grass. Grass and vegetation exceeding approximately 10-12 inches triggers code compliance action. Property owners receive a notice to abate within a specified timeframe. If the owner fails to comply, the city may mow the property and bill the owner for the cost plus administrative fees. Vacant lots are subject to the same standards and receive heightened enforcement.
Property owners receive a notice to mow within a set period. Non-compliance results in city-performed mowing at the owner's expense, typically $150 or more plus fees.
Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids, MI
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