Lewisville Code Ch. 10 (Health and Sanitation) requires property owners to keep grass and weeds mowed to no more than 12 inches in height. Failure to maintain results in a notice of violation, and the city may mow the property and assess costs as a lien.
Lewisville Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 (Health and Sanitation) establishes property maintenance standards including vegetation height limits. Grass, weeds, and rank vegetation on any lot or parcel within city limits must not exceed 12 inches in height. The ordinance applies to all property including vacant lots, commercial frontage, and residential yards. When a violation is identified, Code Compliance mails a written notice giving the property owner a specified number of days (typically 10) to abate. If the owner fails to mow within the notice period, the city contracts mowing and charges the cost to the property owner. Unpaid mowing charges are filed as a lien against the property in Denton County land records. During drought conditions, grass may go dormant and brown; the ordinance addresses height rather than appearance, so dormant grass that remains under 12 inches is compliant. Code Compliance proactively patrols neighborhoods and also responds to complaints submitted through the Lewisville Engage app or by calling (972) 219-3450.
Fine up to $500 per offense. City may mow and assess costs (typically $200-$400 per mowing) as a property lien. Each 10-day period of noncompliance is a separate offense.
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