Garland, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Garland's weed ordinance pairs with the grass-height rule to address noxious weeds, brush, and accumulated vegetation that harbor rodents, snakes, or mosquitoes. Property owners must keep all developed and undeveloped land free of rank weeds, briars, brush piles, and dead vegetation that creates a fire or sanitation hazard. Code Compliance can issue a notice requiring abatement within a stated period (commonly 7-10 days). Failure to comply allows the city to enter and abate, with all costs plus administrative fees assessed as a lien on the property. Owners with chronic violations may receive a single annual notice authorizing repeat abatements without further notification. Poison ivy, ragweed, and other allergenic species creating a public health concern may be specifically targeted. Fines up to $500 per offense apply.