Clearwater treats weeds, untended vegetation, and dead plant material as a public nuisance when accumulation creates pest harborage, with property owners responsible for keeping growth below 12 inches and removing debris under property maintenance standards.
Property maintenance standards in Community Development Code Section 3-1502 prohibit accumulation of weeds, debris, garden trash, junk, and untended vegetation that contains or could attract rodents, reptiles, vermin, or wood-destroying insects, or that provides breeding grounds for flies and mosquitoes. The 12-inch height limit applies to weeds in addition to grass. Climbing vines that cover structures, dead branches, and undergrowth that threatens public health, safety, or welfare are also covered. Code Compliance issues notices of violation, and unresolved cases proceed to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board for fine assessment.
Violation notices, fines up to $250 per day, abatement by city contractors with cost recovery via property lien, and Municipal Code Enforcement Board hearings.
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