Richardson's nuisance ordinance (Ch. 14) requires all property owners to control weeds. Vegetation exceeding 12 inches is a violation. The city abates non-compliant properties and charges costs to the owner.
Chapter 14 (Nuisances) requires property owners to keep weeds and rank vegetation controlled. Weeds exceeding 12 inches in height are classified as a nuisance. Code Enforcement officers patrol daily and issue violations. The city provides notice and a compliance period. If the owner fails to abate, the city may remove the vegetation and charge all costs to the property owner. The city may also file a lien on the property for unpaid abatement costs. This applies to occupied and vacant lots alike.
Weed violations carry fines up to $2,000 per day. City abatement costs are charged to the owner with potential lien on the property.
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