Indianapolis-Marion County caps weeds and grass at 9 inches under Rev. Code Ch. 575 (Weed Control). Notice issued with 5-day correction before city mowing and lien.
Indianapolis-Marion County Rev. Code Ch. 575 sets the maximum height for grass, weeds, and rank vegetation at 9 inches on improved residential and commercial lots. DPW's Weed Control Program inspects on complaint and during seasonal sweeps. Violators receive a Notice of Violation with a 5-day compliance window (per §575-104). If not cut, the city abates through a contracted mowing vendor and charges the owner a minimum $250 plus $50 administrative fee. Unpaid abatement costs become a certified lien on the property per IC §36-7-10.1. Repeat offenders may be added to a no-notice mowing list.
First abatement: minimum $250 + $50 admin fee. No-notice list properties: direct mow plus lien. Unpaid charges: property tax lien under IC §36-7-10.1.
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