New Haven requires property owners to maintain grass and vegetation at reasonable heights. Overgrown properties are addressed through the Livable City Initiative (LCI) with enforcement and potential city-ordered mowing.
New Haven's property maintenance code requires grass and weeds to be maintained at reasonable heights, generally not exceeding 10 inches. The Livable City Initiative (LCI) enforces property maintenance standards. Inspectors issue notices of violation with a deadline to mow. If the owner fails to comply, the city may contract to mow the property and bill the owner for the cost plus an administrative fee. Vacant lots are actively monitored.
Violations result in notices to correct. The city may mow and bill the owner. Repeat offenders face escalating fines and potential liens.
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New Haven enforces noise regulations under Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, restricting unreasonable noise between 10 PM and 7 AM. Noise plainly audible...
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New Haven classifies persistent barking as a nuisance under the city's animal control ordinance. Dogs that bark continuously for extended periods and disturb...
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New Haven has extensive metered and permit-only parking. Residential permit parking zones require a city-issued sticker. Alternate-side parking rules apply f...
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New Haven restricts the parking and storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers on residential streets and in front yards. These must be stored in ...
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New Haven limits fence height to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots must maintain visibility at intersections with a sight ...
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New Haven does not require neighbor consent for fence installation on your own property. Connecticut law addresses boundary fences as a shared responsibility...
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