Dallas Sections 18-13 and 18-14 require property owners to keep weeds below 12 inches and prevent vegetation from becoming a nuisance or fire hazard. Code Compliance handles enforcement through Dallas 311.
Section 18-13 prohibits allowing weeds or grass to exceed 12 inches on any premises. Section 18-14 requires every owner, occupant, or person in control of premises to use every precaution to prevent weeds, grass, or other vegetation from becoming a nuisance or fire hazard. The definition of premises includes the lot plus adjacent parkways and alley right-of-way. It is a defense that vegetation within 100 feet of the perimeter is maintained at or below 12 inches and has been properly mulched, raked, or composted. Code Compliance responds to weed complaints filed through Dallas 311 at (214) 670-3111. If the owner fails to correct the violation, the city may abate the weeds at the owner's expense and lien the property under Section 18-16.
Fines under Section 18-16 for weed violations. City may abate and lien the property. Repeat violations result in escalating penalties.
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