Round Rock, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Height limit
- 12 inches (occupied lots)
- Vacant platted lots
- 24 inches if 150+ ft away
- Wildflower exemption
- Mar 1–Jun 15, under 24 inches
- Abatement deadline
- 7 days after notice
- Enforcement
- City mows, bills owner, files lien
Summary
Round Rock caps weeds, brush, and grass at 12 inches on occupied lots and any lot within 150 feet of one under City Code § 14-179. Taller growth is a declared nuisance; the city mows non-compliant lots and bills the owner, securing unpaid costs with a lien.
(a) It is hereby declared to be a nuisance and it shall be unlawful for any owner of real property within the city, other than real property zoned for agricultural use, to permit weeds, brush or other vegetation on such premises to exceed the heights set forth below: (1) 12 inches on property zoned and occupied for any use other than agricultural; (2) 12 inches on all property located within 150 feet of property zoned and occupied for any use other than agricultural; (3) 24 inches on platted vacant property located more than 150 feet ...; (4) 36 inches on non-platted vacant property ....
Full Breakdown
Section 14-179 declares it a nuisance for any non-agricultural property owner to let weeds, brush, or vegetation exceed 12 inches on occupied lots and on lots within 150 feet of them. Platted vacant lots more than 150 feet away are capped at 24 inches, and non-platted vacant lots at 36 inches. From March 1 through June 15, areas of concentrated wildflowers under 24 inches are exempt. Under § 14-180, the owner must abate within seven days of the city's written notice; if they don't, Round Rock Code Enforcement does the work, charges the cost to the owner plus an administrative fee, and secures unpaid amounts with a privileged lien on the property.
Violations & Fines
Miss the seven-day deadline after the city's notice and Round Rock mows the lot itself, bills you the abatement cost plus an administrative fee, and secures any unpaid amount with a privileged lien on the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
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