Collier County, FL Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Ordinance
- Code Sec. 54-185
- Height limit
- 18 inches
- Abate means
- Mow below six inches
- Applies to
- Developed and undeveloped lots
- Admin fee
- $100 per parcel
Summary
In unincorporated Collier County, weeds, grass or similar unprotected overgrowth over 18 inches high on a mowable lot is prohibited and declared a public nuisance. Owners of developed and undeveloped lots must mow. 'Abate' means mowing to under six inches.
The accumulation of weeds, grass or other similar nonprotected overgrowth in excess of eighteen (18) inches in height is hereby prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance when located upon any Mowable Lot.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 126 | Land Development Code: Supplement 33).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 54-185(a) declares overgrowth exceeding eighteen (18) inches in height on any mowable lot a public nuisance. The annual published notice (Sec. 54-187) tells owners of developed and undeveloped lots to control all grasses or weeds over 18 inches by mowing. In the Estates zoning district the 18-inch rule applies on improved lots within 30 feet of a residential structure (Sec. 54-185(b), 54-186). 'Abate' is defined as mowing a mowable lot to a height of less than six inches (Sec. 54-178). Protected native vegetation, most Agricultural land outside the Urban Boundary, and naturally accumulated palm fronds are exempt.
Violations & Fines
After notice, the County or its agent mows and invoices the owner the mowing cost plus a $100 administrative fee per parcel; repeat violators (three notices) face a $50 penalty plus fees, and unpaid amounts within 20 days become a
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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