The City of Murfreesboro makes it unlawful to let weeds or grass grow over twelve inches, and requires yards be kept free of rubbish and refuse. Unincorporated Rutherford County's separate ordinance caps growth at fifteen inches.
The City of Murfreesboro property maintenance rules make it unlawful to allow weeds to grow and grass to grow in excess of twelve inches in height; tenants not responsible under a lease should notify the landlord. Yards must also be kept free of rubbish, refuse, vegetation, trash, or garbage, and inoperable or unlicensed vehicles may not be stored in a yard. In unincorporated Rutherford County, the Tall Weeds and Grass Ordinance instead caps weeds, rank grass, and noxious growths at fifteen inches on lots of two acres or less and within twenty-five feet of a street. Complaints drive enforcement in both jurisdictions.
In Murfreesboro, failure to comply with property maintenance laws results in a citation to City Court. In the county, enforcement commences upon confirmation of a complaint, and unabated lots may be cut with costs charged to the owner.
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