Nassau County grass height limits are set by individual towns and villages, typically capping lawns at 8 to 10 inches. The Town of Hempstead, North Hempstead, and Oyster Bay all enforce similar standards through property maintenance codes, with escalating fines for repeat violations.
Town of Hempstead Code Chapter 169 (Property Maintenance) prohibits grass and weeds exceeding 10 inches. North Hempstead and Oyster Bay impose similar standards. Violations are typically initiated by neighbor complaints or drive-by inspections. Property owners receive a notice of violation with a 7-10 day cure period. If the owner fails to cut, the town may hire a contractor and bill the property owner plus administrative fees. Vacant lots and foreclosed properties receive particular scrutiny.
First violation typically $100-$250. Repeat violations $250-$1,000. Town-performed cutting is billed at contractor rates plus 20-50 percent administrative fee, and unpaid charges become property tax liens.
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