Waco requires property owners to maintain grass and vegetation at a reasonable height. Grass exceeding 12 inches triggers code compliance enforcement and potential city abatement.
Waco's property maintenance code requires owners to keep grass and weeds cut to a reasonable height. Vegetation exceeding 12 inches is a violation. The city's Code Compliance division issues notices to property owners to mow within a specified timeframe (typically 10 days). If the owner fails to comply, the city may mow the property and assess the cost to the owner as a lien on the property. Vacant lots are held to the same standard. Repeated violations may result in the property being placed on a regular abatement list.
Code compliance citation. City abatement with costs assessed to property owner. Lien placed on property for unpaid abatement costs.
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