Ocoee requires residential and commercial properties to maintain lawn grass and weeds no taller than 12 inches. Overgrown vegetation is a code enforcement nuisance subject to abatement and liens. Vacant lots are held to the same standard.
Ocoee Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 designates tall grass, weeds, and uncultivated plant growth as a public nuisance when exceeding 12 inches in height. Code enforcement officers issue a Notice of Violation with a compliance deadline, typically 10 days. If the owner fails to mow, the city contracts the work and places a lien on the property for mowing cost plus a $150+ administrative fee. Swale areas between the sidewalk and curb are the property owner's responsibility. Florida-Friendly Landscapes using native groundcover are protected under FL §373.185 and not considered overgrowth if intentionally maintained.
First notice: 10 days to cure. Abatement by city: lien equal to contractor cost plus admin fee. Code Enforcement Board: fines up to $250/day first offense, $500/day repeat. Liens accrue interest and can block property sale until paid.
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Amplified music audible beyond 100 feet from the property line is prohibited at any time in residential zones under Ocoee Code Chapter 110. Special event per...
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Commercial properties in Ocoee must contain noise within property boundaries between 10 PM and 7 AM. Loading docks, HVAC units, and delivery activity near re...
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Ocoee defines abandoned vehicles as inoperable, unregistered, or parked over 72 hours on public property. FL §715.05 authorizes tow after notice. Code enforc...
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Corner lots in Ocoee require a clear sight visibility triangle of 25 feet from the intersection. Fences, landscaping, and structures over 30 inches tall are ...
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Ocoee allows up to 4 backyard hens on single-family lots through its urban chicken program. No roosters permitted. Coops must be at least 25 feet from neighb...
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Ocoee cannot restrict dogs by breed. FL §767.14 preempts all breed-specific legislation statewide. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under FL §...
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