Broward County Code caps residential grass and weeds at 18 inches; anything taller is a nuisance subject to code enforcement and per-day fines.
Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapter 8.5 (Nuisance Abatement) declares grass, weeds, and undergrowth over 18 inches in height on developed residential and commercial lots to be a public nuisance. Code Enforcement inspectors issue a courtesy notice followed by a formal notice of violation requiring the owner to cut the lawn within 10 days. Continued violations trigger daily fines, commonly $100 per day, and the county may contract abatement and place a lien on the property. In flood-prone areas the rule is strictly enforced because tall grass harbors mosquitoes and snakes. Some Broward municipalities set stricter limits (12 inches is common). Agricultural, conservation, and environmentally sensitive lands follow separate management plans.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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