Westland prohibits grass and weeds taller than 8 inches on residential properties and authorizes city abatement with costs assessed to the property tax roll.
Westland city ordinance requires owners and occupants to keep grass and weeds cut to a maximum height of 8 inches on all developed and vacant residential parcels. Tall grass and weeds are declared a public nuisance because they harbor rodents, insects, and snakes and present a fire hazard. After receiving a complaint or observing a violation, the city issues a notice giving the owner a short period, typically 7 to 10 days, to mow. If the owner fails to comply, Westland contracts to mow the property and bills the owner an administrative fee plus the mowing cost, which becomes a lien if unpaid. Native landscaping and managed natural areas may qualify for an exemption if maintained according to a written plan.
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