Mansfield prohibits accumulations of weeds and noxious plants exceeding 12 inches. Property owners must maintain lots free of rank vegetation, and the city may abate violations and lien costs to the property.
The City of Mansfield regulates weeds and noxious plants through its property maintenance and nuisance ordinances. Owners and occupants of developed lots must keep property free of accumulations of weeds, tall grass, rank vegetation, and noxious plants exceeding 12 inches in height. Common regulated species include Johnsongrass, bull thistle, common ragweed, and kochia, though the ordinance generally applies to any uncultivated growth. Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 71 lists noxious and invasive weeds prohibited statewide. The regulations address public health concerns (allergens, disease vectors such as mosquitoes), aesthetic concerns, and fire hazard reduction during dry periods. Code Enforcement responds to complaints and conducts periodic inspections, particularly during peak growing season (April through October). Notices of violation typically allow 7 to 10 days for compliance before the city contracts mowing or abatement. Vacant lots with absentee owners are subject to the same requirements, and violations can result in liens and fines. Contact Code Enforcement at (817) 276-4200.
Failure to control weeds after notice results in city-contracted mowing with costs plus administrative fees assessed as a property lien. Municipal court fines may also apply for continued noncompliance. Each 7-day period of continued violation can be cited separately.
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