Missouri City prohibits grass, weeds, and rank vegetation taller than nine inches on any improved or occupied premises within city limits.
Under the Missouri City Code of Ordinances, property owners must maintain grass and weeds at a height not exceeding nine inches. The city may issue a notice of violation, and if the property is not brought into compliance within the time specified, the city can abate the nuisance by mowing and assess the costs as a lien against the property. Repeat offenders may receive expedited enforcement after a single annual notice.
Failure to mow may result in fines up to $500 per day, abatement charges, and a lien filed against the property for mowing costs and administrative fees.
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