Jackson, MS Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

The city adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as its property maintenance code under Sec. 26-511, then amended specific sections under Sec. 26-512. 4, the code's weeds provision, is amended by inserting a height figure of 18 inches, meaning weeds and uncontrolled plant growth on a maintained lot cannot exceed that height. 1 carves out two exemptions: vegetation that is planted and maintained for landscaping purposes or for erosion control is exempt outright, and on a lot larger than one acre, vegetation more than 50 feet from the back of the curb or edge of pavement that remains in a natural state is also exempt.

4, which the city added to the adopted 2018 IPMC. The rule sits alongside Sec. 66-43 of the general code, which separately makes it unlawful for a lot owner to let weeds, tall grass, rubbish or brush accumulate on any lot, or to let grass and weeds grow over an abutting sidewalk, whether the property is occupied or not. Code enforcement staff in the planning and development department handle complaints and inspections under the property maintenance code, and can issue a notice of violation before pursuing the misdemeanor penalty.