Vestavia Hills enforces Alabama's weed abatement law (Ala. Code §11-67-121) declaring grass or weeds exceeding 12 inches a public nuisance. Code Enforcement handles complaints through the Police Department. The city may abate violations and bill property owners.
Property owners in Vestavia Hills must maintain grass below maximum height limits. Alabama Code §11-40-30 authorizes municipalities to enforce nuisance abatement including overgrown vegetation. Most Alabama cities set 10 to 12 inch maximum grass height before code enforcement action. Violation notice provides typically 7 to 14 days to comply. City may abate and bill the property owner if not corrected. Abatement liens can be placed on the property. Alabama's mild climate and long growing season means year-round lawn maintenance.
First notice: 7 to 14 days to comply. City abatement: $200 to $500 billed to owner. Lien placed for unpaid abatement.
Vestavia Hills, AL
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Vestavia Hills, AL
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Vestavia Hills, AL
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Vestavia Hills, AL
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