Lexington enforces strict property maintenance to preserve Bluegrass Region aesthetics. Grass cannot exceed 10 inches with code enforcement actively citing violations in residential neighborhoods.
Lexington code compliance enforces maximum vegetation height on residential and commercial properties. KRS §65.8836 authorizes code enforcement boards for property maintenance. Grass, weeds, and overgrown vegetation exceeding the height limit (typically 8 to 12 inches) constitute a nuisance violation. Property owners receive a notice to abate with a compliance deadline (usually 7 to 14 days). If not corrected, the city may abate and charge costs to the property owner via a property lien.
Notice to abate. City abatement at owner's expense ($150 to $500+). Administrative fees. Property lien for non-payment.
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