Weeds or vegetation on private or public property that exceeds 12 inches in height are a declared public-health nuisance in Simpsonville, except healthy trees and shrubs and plants grown in a tended, cultivated garden or plot. A separate weed-removal rule uses an 18-inch threshold.
The City of Simpsonville regulates tall grass and weeds through its nuisance code, not its zoning ordinance. Under Code of Ordinances Section 18-37(a)(7), vegetation over 12 inches high is a nuisance affecting public health, with an exception for healthy trees, shrubs, and cultivated garden plants. A companion provision, Section 18-45(c)(1), lets the city order removal of weeds, brush, or undergrowth that reaches 18 inches or more. Property owners, agents, occupants, and lessees must keep their lots mowed, including the strip up to the curb or street line. Code Enforcement handles complaints and can abate overgrowth at the owner's cost.
Each day is a separate misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail under Sec. 18-41. The city may also mow and charge the owner, add a $250 assessment, and file a property
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