Stafford treats accumulations of weeds, brush, and rank vegetation on private property as a public nuisance subject to municipal abatement, with code officers authorized to issue notices and recover cleanup costs.
Under the Stafford Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Environment) and authority granted by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 342, the city declares unmaintained weeds, brush, and similar vegetation a public nuisance. After investigation, Code Compliance issues a written notice ordering the owner to abate the condition. If the owner fails to act within the stated period, the city may enter the property, remove the vegetation, and assess the cost plus administrative fees against the owner, with unpaid amounts secured by a lien.
Permitting weeds, rank vegetation, or brush to constitute a nuisance; failing to comply with abatement orders; obstructing code officers.
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