Richmond City Code requires grass and weeds on residential property to be kept under 12 inches. Overgrown vegetation triggers code enforcement notices with a 7-day cure period before the city cuts and bills the property owner.
Under Richmond City Code Chapter 98 Property Maintenance, inspectors respond to complaints and proactively enforce vegetation height. Owners receive a notice of violation with 7 days to cut. If not cut, the city contracts mowing and places a lien on the property for the work plus an administrative fee. Vacant properties are frequent targets of enforcement. Natural landscaping and native plant gardens may be allowed with proper management.
Civil penalty of 50 to 250 dollars per notice, plus cutting costs typically 150 to 400 dollars and 150 dollars administrative fee. Costs become a tax lien if unpaid.
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