Hollywood FL prohibits grass and weeds over 8 inches. Regular mowing is required including on vacant properties. Hedges and limbs must be cut back to the property line and not obstruct sidewalks, streets, or alleys. Code Compliance officers patrol zones for violations.
The City of Hollywood explicitly prohibits grass and weeds over 8 inches in height. Regular mowing is required for all properties, including vacant lots. Hedges and tree limbs must be cut back to the property line and shall not overgrow or obstruct the sidewalk, street, or alley. Code Compliance officers are assigned to zones and proactively patrol for violations, with about 95% of activity initiated during routine patrol. Citations include the code section violated and a compliance timeframe. Landscapers are required by code to take and dispose of yard waste they generate. Yard waste disposal is allowed up to 4 cubic yards per week.
Grass over 8 inches results in a code enforcement citation with a compliance deadline. Failure to comply leads to escalating fines through the Special Magistrate process.
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Hollywood is near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). FAA rules preempt local aircraft noise regulation. The Broward County Aviation Depar...
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Hollywood's Noise Ordinance (effective May 1, 2021) defines Quiet Hours as 11 PM–6 AM. Noise is prohibited when it is plainly audible across a property line ...
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Some commercial vehicles (vans, pickup trucks) may be stored on residential property but must be screened from view. Special-purpose vehicles (race cars, swa...
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