Kansas City enforces weed abatement under MO Rev. Stat. §71.285. Overgrown properties subject to city abatement at owner’s expense.
Kansas City requires property owners to keep lots free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation per MO Rev. Stat. §71.285. Annual weed abatement notices sent to problem properties. City crews abate non-compliant properties and charge owners via lien. Vacant lots receive special attention. Missouri has no state-level noxious weed enforcement as strong as some states - enforcement is primarily local.
Notice to abate. City clears at owner’s expense ($200 to $1,000+). Administrative fee + property lien.
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