Venice Code Ch. 42 (Miscellaneous Offenses) and Ch. 14 (property maintenance) declare tall grass, weeds and overgrown vegetation a public nuisance subject to abatement by the City after notice.
The City's general nuisance provisions require property owners to maintain lawns and landscape areas so that grass does not exceed 12 inches in height and weeds do not encroach on neighboring properties or sidewalks. After observation by Code Enforcement, the owner receives a written notice giving 10 days to abate; if not abated, the City may contract for cutting and bill the cost plus an administrative fee to the owner, with a lien recorded if unpaid.
First violation typically issues a warning. Repeat or ignored violations are Code offenses under Sec. 1-14 with fines up to $500 plus abatement costs. Code Enforcement Board fines escalate $25-$250/day under Fla. Stat. 162.09.
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