Most Saratoga County towns limit grass and weeds to 8-10 inches; enforcement is complaint-based with notice before abatement.
Saratoga County does not have a countywide grass ordinance, but most towns and the City of Saratoga Springs cap grass and weed height between 8 and 10 inches. Saratoga Springs City Code Chapter 90 limits grass to 10 inches. Violators receive written notice to mow within 7-10 days before the municipality mows and bills the property owner. Natural landscaping and meadows may be exempt if registered.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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