Longview, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Height limit
- 12 inches (grass, weeds, brush)
- Emergency abatement trigger
- 48 inches, no prior notice
- First offense fine
- $1 to $200
- Notice period
- 10 days (30 if unoccupied, first offense)
- Governing chapter
- Chapter 49, Article IV
Summary
Longview bans grass, weeds, or brush over 12 inches on any property citywide, with an emergency 48-inch abatement trigger and misdemeanor fines starting at $1.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning, leasing, claiming, occupying, or having supervision or control of any real property within the corporate limits of the city to allow: ... on all other property (including, but not limited to, any right-of-way, easement, or drainage ditch), grass, weeds, or brush in excess of 12 inches in height to grow uncultivated.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: June 2026: This code is current through Ordinances 4635 passed 06.25.26).
Full Breakdown
City code makes it unlawful for any owner, occupant, or person in control of real property in Longview to let grass, weeds, or brush grow past 12 inches, whether the lot is developed or undeveloped, residential or commercial. The same 12-inch cap applies within 20 feet of any improved roadway on undeveloped land. If weeds top 48 inches and pose a fire, health, or safety hazard, the city can mow without prior notice under Sec. 49-66, then bill the owner for the cost. Otherwise the city sends a 10-day notice (30 days for a first offense on unoccupied property) before abating and assessing a lien.
Violations & Fines
Each violation is a misdemeanor: fines run $1-$200 for a first or second conviction, $201-$400 for a third or fourth, and up to $2,000 for a fifth or later, each day counts as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 12-inch limit apply to my whole yard or just near the street?
Can the city mow my lawn without warning me first?
Sources & Official References
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