Coral Gables, FL Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Max height
- 12 inches
- Cure notice
- 5 days after service
- City remedy
- Lien for cost + fees
- First-violation fine
- Up to $1,000/day
Summary
Coral Gables caps weeds, grass, and undergrowth at 12 inches on any lot, with a 5-day cure notice before the city can remedy the violation and lien the property.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any lot, parcel or tract of land within the city to permit weeds, grass or undergrowth to grow thereon to a height of 12 inches or more from the ground; or to permit rubbish, trash, debris, dead trees or other unsightly or unsanitary matter to remain thereon...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
City Code Sec. 34-55 makes it unlawful for any lot owner to let weeds, grass, or undergrowth grow past 12 inches, or to let rubbish, debris, dead trees, or standing water accumulate. Under Sec. 34-56, the city serves a registered or certified notice giving the owner 5 days to fix the condition before the city does the work itself and liens the property for the cost plus administrative charges. Violations are punishable under the general penalty section, Sec. 1-7.
Violations & Fines
Up to $500 fine/60 days jail (Sec. 1-7); code enforcement board or special master fines up to $1,000/day for a first violation, $5,000/day repeat; city can remedy and lien property after 5-day notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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