Converse property maintenance ordinances treat uncontrolled weeds and rank vegetation as a public nuisance. Owners must keep yards and vacant lots cleared under roughly 12 inches or face abatement.
Converse weed and nuisance ordinances apply to all residential, commercial, and vacant lots citywide. Weeds, tall grass, noxious plants, and rank vegetation over about 12 inches are considered a public nuisance because they harbor pests, increase grass fire fuel, and shelter illegal dumping. Code enforcement posts a notice at the property and mails the owner, giving generally 7 to 10 days to abate. Failure to comply allows the city to contract a mowing crew and lien the property for the cost plus administrative fees, commonly 100 to 300 dollars. Invasive species such as Johnson grass, giant ragweed, and common reed are priority targets. Native Texas plants like bluebonnets, mealy blue sage, Turks cap, and native grasses are allowed and encouraged provided the yard remains kept and intentional in appearance rather than abandoned.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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