New Port Richey enforces property maintenance standards including grass and weed height limits. The city employs four code enforcement officers who take a proactive approach to identifying violations. Grass exceeding the maximum height results in a notice of violation, with the city authorized to mow and lien the property for costs if not corrected.
New Port Richey's property maintenance code requires residential and vacant lots in city limits to maintain grass and vegetation at or below 10-12 inches in height. Properties that exceed this threshold are subject to code enforcement action. After a complaint or inspection, the property owner receives a written notice with a 10-14 day compliance deadline. If the property is not mowed by the deadline, New Port Richey may contract a mowing crew and bill the owner for the cost plus administrative fees. The tropical/subtropical climate affects growing seasons and enforcement patterns — peak enforcement typically runs from spring through fall.
First violation receives a notice to mow within 10-14 days. Failure to comply: county mows and bills $200–$800 plus $150 admin fee. Repeat violations within 12 months face $100–$500 fines.
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