Indianapolis Revised Code Chapter 575 caps lawn vegetation at 12 inches; properties in violation are mowed by city contractor and the owner billed approximately $383 per lot plus administrative fees.
Chapter 575 (Environmental Public Nuisances) defines vegetation over 12 inches in height on private property as a public nuisance. The High Weeds and Grass program runs each year from April 1 to October 31. After a complaint, the property owner receives a notice of violation and has 10 days from the mail date to mow. Failure to comply triggers a city mowing vendor; the owner is then billed for the mowing plus an administrative fee, with typical total charges around $383 per lot. Repeat offenders can be placed on a chronic-violator list authorizing mowing without re-notification.
Approximately $383 per lot per mowing cycle, plus liens against the property for unpaid invoices. Repeat violators may be added to a chronic-nuisance list under Ch. 575.
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