Miami Gardens requires property owners to control weeds and maintain vegetation under Chapter 16 (Nuisances) and the Code Enforcement program. Overgrown weeds and vegetation that create blighting conditions are a code violation. The city conducts active patrols and may abate properties at the owner's expense.
Under Chapter 16 of the Miami Gardens Code of Ordinances, overgrown weeds, grass, and vegetation that create blighting conditions constitute a nuisance. Property owners must maintain all landscaped areas free of excessive weeds and in a neat, orderly condition. This applies to both occupied and vacant properties. The Code Enforcement Division conducts regular patrols throughout the city and responds to neighbor complaints. When a violation is identified, a notice is issued giving the property owner a specific compliance period. If the owner fails to comply, the city may abate the nuisance and place a lien on the property for the cost. The Special Magistrate may impose daily fines for continued non-compliance.
Weed and vegetation violations result in code enforcement citations with compliance deadlines. Daily fines apply after the deadline passes. The city may perform the work and lien the property for costs.
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