Scottsdale requires residential properties to maintain grass and vegetation at a neat, orderly appearance under general property maintenance standards. While no specific maximum grass height is codified, overgrown lawns that create a blighted or unsightly condition will trigger code enforcement action.
Scottsdale does not have a specific ordinance setting a maximum grass height in inches. However, the city's property maintenance standards require all residential and commercial properties to maintain vegetation in a neat and orderly condition. Grass that is overgrown, dead, or creates an unsightly appearance may be cited as a property maintenance violation. Code enforcement handles complaints on a case-by-case basis, considering the overall appearance and impact on the neighborhood. In practice, most Scottsdale properties use desert-adapted landscaping (xeriscape) rather than grass lawns, given the hot, arid climate. Where grass is present (commonly Bermuda grass in summer, overseeded with ryegrass in winter), regular mowing and maintenance are expected. HOAs often impose more specific grass height and lawn maintenance standards in their CC&Rs.
Significantly overgrown or blighted lawns will result in code enforcement notice and required correction. Failure to comply may result in fines.
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