Universal City requires property owners to keep grass and weeds cut to no taller than 12 inches under its nuisance ordinance, with 7 to 10 day notice before city abatement and lien.
Universal City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30 addresses nuisances and establishes that grass, weeds, and other rank vegetation exceeding 12 inches in height on any lot or parcel within the city constitutes a public nuisance. The Code Compliance Division issues a written notice of violation to the owner of record, providing a reasonable period typically 7 to 10 days to cut and remove the vegetation. If the property is not brought into compliance, city crews or a contractor may enter the property to abate the nuisance, and the full cost of the work plus an administrative fee is billed to the owner and may be filed as a lien against the property under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 342. Repeat offenders may be cited with a Class C misdemeanor carrying fines up to 500 dollars per day. The ordinance applies equally to occupied homes, rental properties, vacant lots, and undeveloped commercial parcels. Enforcement is complaint driven but also includes proactive sweeps during the growing season.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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