Overgrown weeds are a nuisance in Clay County. Unincorporated land falls under RSMo 67.398 (seven-inch threshold); inside cities, RSMo 71.285 lets officials declare weeds a nuisance and abate them at the owner's expense.
Weed control in Clay County runs on two tracks. On unincorporated lots, the county acts under RSMo 67.398, which covers overgrown vegetation and noxious weeds seven inches or more in height. Within the cities, RSMo 71.285 authorizes each municipality to notify the owner, hold a hearing, declare the weeds a nuisance, and remove them if the owner does not. Either way the removal cost becomes a special tax bill or lien against the property. Vacant and neglected lots draw the most attention; tended gardens and working farms are treated differently.
The owner gets written notice and a short window to clear the growth. If ignored, the city or county removes it and certifies the cost as a special tax bill against the property, bearing eight percent interest until paid.
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