McKinney, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Maximum height
- 12 inches
- Code section
- Sec. 70-56, Ch. 70, Art. III
- Notice before city mows
- Minimum 7 days, written
- Fine
- Up to $2,000 per day
- Enforcement
- City mows, bills, files lien
Summary
McKinney bans weeds, grass, or brush over 12 inches within 150 feet of any property line abutting streets, easements, or developed lots. The Chief Building Official gives at least seven days' written notice; the city then mows and bills the owner, and unpaid costs become a lien.
Sec. 70-56. Weeds, brush, and other objectionable or unsightly matter, etc. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person owning, claiming, occupying or having supervision or control of any real property, occupied or unoccupied, within the corporate limits of the city, to permit weeds, brush, or any objectionable or unsightly matter to grow to a greater height than 12 inches upon such real property within 150 feet of any property line which abuts street rights-of-way, alleys, utility easements, subdivided additions, developed property or any buildings or other structures.
Full Breakdown
Section 70-56(a) makes it unlawful to let weeds, brush, or unsightly vegetation exceed 12 inches within 150 feet of any property line abutting street rights-of-way, alleys, utility easements, subdivided additions, or developed property; owners must also clear to the curbline. The Chief Building Official or inspector issues a minimum of seven days' written notice under Section 70-59, and on non-compliance the city does the mowing and charges the owner. Weeds grown higher than 48 inches may be abated without notice under Section 70-60. Unpaid abatement costs are perfected as a lien on the property under Section 70-61. Regularly cultivated row crops and agricultural-exempt hay are excepted.
Violations & Fines
Failing to comply after notice is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2,000.00 per day under Section 70-63, on top of city abatement costs assessed against the property as a lien; each day is a separate offense.
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