Lynnwood, WA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

12. Vegetation left uncut and/or in an unkempt condition to the extent it creates safety or fire hazards, and/or pest harborages, or otherwise interferes with, annoys, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health or safety of others, or obstructs or tends to obstruct, or renders dangerous for passage, any sidewalk, street or highway; or in any way renders other persons insecure in life, or in the use and enjoyment of property, shall constitute a public nuisance. ... c. Grasses (lawn) within the yards of residential properties which are not maintained at a height of eight inches or less are also declared to be a public nuisance. The intent of this provision is to provide guidance and support for enforcement activities in cases where the city has determined there to be an egregious lack of yard maintenance;