Frisco, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Maximum height
- 12 inches
- Governing standard
- IPMC Section 302.4 (2024)
- Adopting section
- Code Sec. 18-347, Ord. 2026-01-09
- Enforcement
- Code Enforcement, 972-292-5302
- Noncompliance
- City abatement plus cost lien
Summary
Frisco requires every premises to be kept free of weeds and grass taller than 12 inches. The standard lives in the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (Section 302.4), adopted citywide at Code Section 18-347 effective March 1, 2026, and enforced by Code Enforcement.
The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, including appendix A, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except the deletions and amendments set forth in exhibit A, attached to Ordinance 2026-01-09 and incorporated herein for all purposes, regulating all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises by establishing minimum requirements and standards for premises... The deletions and amendments set forth in exhibit A to Ordinance 2026-01-09 are also located on Frisco's website under Development Services.
Full Breakdown
Frisco regulates tall weeds and grass through the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, adopted at Frisco Code Section 18-347 by Ordinance 2026-01-09 (effective March 1, 2026). IPMC Section 302.4 requires all premises and exterior property to be kept free of weeds or plant growth over 12 inches and prohibits noxious weeds. The city's earlier standalone vegetation article (former Chapter 34, Article II) was repealed in 2026 when the IPMC took over. Code Enforcement (972-292-5302) issues a notice to the responsible party. If the owner fails to cut, the city abates the growth, bills the cost, and can assess a lien on the property under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 342.
Violations & Fines
Grass or weeds over 12 inches is a code violation. Code Enforcement posts notice; if the lot stays uncut, the city mows it, bills the owner, and can file a lien for the abatement cost plus administrative fees.
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