Odessa, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Height limit
- 12 inches
- Governing section
- City Code Article 6-5
- Enforcer
- Odessa Code Enforcement
- Remedy
- City abatement plus property lien
- Contact
- 432-335-4680
Summary
Odessa's City Code declares any grass, weeds, or wild brush taller than 12 inches a nuisance. Property owners must keep their lots and the adjacent right-of-way clear; the city cuts overgrowth after notice and bills the cost as a lien.
Weeds. Any hazardous vegetation, that is, any grass, weeds or wild brush of whatever nature exceeding a height of twelve (12) inches or more, whether grown, accumulated, stacked or piled.
Full Breakdown
Under Article 6-5 of the Odessa Code of Ordinances, 'weeds' means any grass, weeds, or wild brush exceeding a height of 12 inches, and such growth is a declared nuisance. Owners and occupants must keep their property, including the right-of-way from immediately behind the curb to the nearest property line and back to the center of any adjacent alley, free of weeds and other objectionable matter. Odessa Code Enforcement (307 N. Lee St., 432-335-4680) issues notice to the owner; if the property is not cut within the notice period, the city abates the growth, assesses the cost against the property, and can file a lien recoverable under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 342.
Violations & Fines
Failure to cut after notice lets the city abate the overgrowth and charge the owner; unpaid costs become a lien on the property, and the violation can also draw a municipal court fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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