Tinley Park requires residential lawn grass and weeds to be kept under 8 inches in height. Violations trigger notice, cutting by village contractors at owner expense, and fines. Native plant gardens with documentation may be exempt.
Tinley Park's property maintenance code requires grass, weeds, and rank vegetation on residential and commercial properties to be maintained below 8 inches in height. Taller growth triggers code enforcement, typically starting with a notice to cut within 7 to 10 days. If not cut, the village may arrange cutting by a contractor with costs billed to the property owner as a lien if unpaid. Repeat violators face escalating fines. Managed native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, and rain gardens may qualify for exemption if the property owner has documentation (design plan, maintenance records) showing intentional management rather than neglect. Contact Tinley Park Community Development at (708) 444-5100.
First-notice grass violations typically carry no fine if cut within deadline. Village-contracted mowing costs $150 to $400 per incident plus administrative fees. Repeat violations escalate fines from $50 to $500 and may become liens on the property.
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