Jax-Duval Ordinance Ch. 518 Property Safety Code requires removal of noxious weeds and prohibits accumulation of dead vegetation creating a fire or pest hazard.
Chapter 518 regulates 'weeds and overgrowth' together with grass height (12 inches improved, 36 inches unimproved). Invasive exotic species (Brazilian pepper, air potato, cogongrass) treated as nuisance when spreading to adjacent property. Property Safety Division handles complaints. Violators receive written notice and 14 days to abate before city action and lien.
Same as grass-height: notice, then city abatement at owner's cost plus $200+ admin fee. Repeat violators may face enhanced fines.
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