Cedar Hill, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Authority
- Noxious weeds and rank vegetation prohibited
- Measurement
- 7-10 day abatement notice typical
- Measurement
- Brush piles and accumulated yard waste also covered
- Fees
- City liens unpaid abatement costs
- Measurement
- Maintained native gardens are exempt
Summary
Cedar Hill's nuisance code prohibits noxious weeds, rank vegetation, and accumulations of brush. Owners must abate within the notice period or face city-performed cleanup billed back to them.
Sec. 342.004. MUNICIPAL POWER CONCERNING WEEDS OR CERTAIN PUBLIC NUISANCES. The governing body of a municipality may require the owner of real property in the municipality to keep the property free from weeds, brush, and a condition constituting a public nuisance as defined by Section 343.011(c)(1), (2), or (3).
Full Breakdown
Cedar Hill regulates weeds under the same nuisance and property maintenance provisions that govern grass height. Noxious weeds, rank vegetation, and accumulations of dead brush are prohibited because they harbor rodents, snakes, and fire fuel. Code Enforcement issues a notice giving owners typically 7-10 days to clear the property. Vacant lots adjacent to occupied homes get heightened enforcement. The city may abate violations and place a lien on the property for costs plus administrative fees. Properly maintained native plant gardens and pollinator strips are not 'weeds' if intentionally designed and tended.
Violations & Fines
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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