Weeds, grass, and undergrowth over 16 inches are a nuisance in unincorporated Manatee County under the Community Improvement / abandoned property provisions. Owners must keep lots mowed and cleared; the county can abate and lien uncured overgrowth.
Manatee County's abandoned property and community improvement nuisance provisions (Code Chapter 2-9) treat overgrown weeds, grass, and undergrowth as a nuisance once vegetation exceeds 16 inches. The rule targets neglected, vacant, and improved lots alike. Code Enforcement investigates complaints and patrols proactively, issuing notices with a cure period. Persistent overgrowth can be abated by the county, with mowing/clearing costs plus administrative fines charged to the owner. Section 2-9-105 separately limits outdoor storage (rear yard, screened, under 200 square feet).
Notice to cure; failure to abate leads to county mowing/clearing at the owner's expense, daily administrative fines, and a special assessment or lien recorded against the property.
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