Under TMC Chapter 8.28 (Nuisances), any grass or weeds 14 inches or taller is a public nuisance that must be cut or mowed. The Code Compliance Office enforces the rule at 503-491-4009. Persistent overgrowth can be abated by the city with costs assessed to the property.
TMC Chapter 8.28 defines a nuisance as 'any annoying, unpleasant or obnoxious condition or practice causing or capable of causing an unreasonable threat to the public health, safety and welfare.' Per the Code Compliance FAQ summarizing the chapter, any grass or weeds 14 inches or higher are a nuisance the owner must cut or mow. Code Compliance investigates, then issues a written abatement notice. If the owner does not abate, the city may enter, mow, and assess all costs against the parcel as a lien. TMC 13.10.150 also makes adjacent owners responsible for trimming street trees to 7.5 feet over sidewalks and 11 feet over the roadway.
Failure to abate after notice triggers city abatement under TMC Chapter 8.28 with all costs (mowing, administrative overhead) assessed against the property as a lien. The code compliance officer (503-491-4009) issues citations; continued non-compliance can lead to municipal court charges.
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