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Rose Hill, NC Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Height limit
24 inches
Applies to
Weeds, grass, uncultivated plants on any premises
Notice required
Town Administrator notice before hearing
Hearing window
Set 10-30 days after notice
Abatement deadline
15 days after written order

Summary

Rose Hill caps weeds, grass and other uncultivated plant growth at 24 inches under § 91.02, and § 91.03(F) makes it unlawful to let that growth take over any premises in town, with enforcement running through a Town Administrator notice-and-hearing process rather than an automatic ticket.

NOXIOUS WEEDS. ... Shall include but not be limited to the following: ... (4) Any weeds, grass, or plants, other than trees, bushes, flowers, or other cultivated ornamental plants or grasses, growing to a height exceeding 24 inches. ... § 91.03 SOLID WASTES, SCRAP MATERIALS, NOXIOUS GROWTH. ... (F) Noxious growth. No person may cause, suffer or permit on premises under his or her control any growth of noxious weeds.

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Full Breakdown

04(B)(1) repeats the same 24-inch threshold specifically for vacant lots. ' The town does not issue an automatic citation the moment grass crosses 24 inches. 98 requires the Town Administrator to investigate a complaint, mail the owner written notice, and set a Board of Commissioners hearing 10 to 30 days out. § 160A-193. 01 tie the rule to fire hazard, vermin harborage, and protecting neighboring property values, so an owner cannot argue the height alone is harmless.

Violations & Fines

There is no flat fine printed for a single overgrown lot; the town proceeds by written notice, a Board hearing and a 15-day abatement order under § 91.98. An owner who ignores the order faces town-performed removal billed at actual cost, a lien on the property if unpaid within 30 days, and the general misdemeanor penalty under § 10.99 for the underlying violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can my grass or weeds grow in Rose Hill before it is a violation?
Section 91.02 defines noxious weeds to include any weeds, grass or uncultivated plants growing past 24 inches, and § 91.03(F) makes it unlawful to let that growth occur on premises you control. The 24-inch line applies town-wide, not only to vacant lots.
Will Rose Hill fine me the day my lawn passes 24 inches?
No. Enforcement starts with a Town Administrator investigation and written notice, followed by a Board of Commissioners hearing scheduled 10 to 30 days later. Only after the Board orders abatement do you have a fixed 15-day deadline to cut the growth before the town can do it for you and bill the cost.
What happens if I do not cut the weeds after Rose Hill orders it?
The town can send its own crew to remove the growth and charge you the actual cost, due within 30 days of the billing statement. An unpaid bill becomes a lien on your land collected like unpaid property taxes, on top of the general misdemeanor penalty under § 10.99.

Sources & Official References

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