Noxious weeds and overgrown vegetation violate New Rochelle's Property Maintenance Code. Same rules as grass height apply — typically 10 inches maximum with abatement procedures.
New Rochelle's Property Maintenance Code requires owners to keep premises free of noxious weeds, overgrown brush, and ragweed. Violations are handled like grass height: inspection, notice to abate, then city contractor abatement with costs billed to the property owner. Poison ivy, giant hogweed, and other specifically dangerous plants may be subject to emergency abatement. Vacant lots are common enforcement targets.
$100-$500 fines per violation. Repeated noncompliance: increasing penalties and property liens for abatement costs.
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