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Wichita Falls, TX Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

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

Key Facts

Height limit
9 inches
Governing section
Code § 46-186
Enforcer
Code Enforcement Division
Non-compliance
City mows, bills, liens property
Owner also cuts
Right-of-way and easements

Summary

Wichita Falls sets a hard nine-inch ceiling on grass and weeds. Section 46-186 makes any lot with growth taller than nine inches unlawful, and the city's Code Enforcement Division orders it cut, then mows it and bills the owner if they don't.

Weeds includes grass, or rank or uncultivated vegetable growth or matter that: (1) Has grown to more than nine (9) inches in height; (2) Creates an unsanitary condition or becomes a breeding place for mosquitoes, rodents, vermin or other disease-carrying pests regardless of the height.

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Full Breakdown

Under Code of Ordinances Section 46-186, "weeds" means grass or rank, uncultivated growth that has topped nine (9) inches in height, or that breeds mosquitoes, rodents, or vermin at any height. Owners and occupants must keep their lot cut, plus the adjacent right-of-way to the alley center and any easements crossing the property. The Code Enforcement Division (940.761.8841) inspects on complaint, sends written notice, and gives the owner a deadline. Ignore it and the city sends a crew to mow, then charges the abatement cost back to the owner. Under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 342, that unpaid cost becomes a lien on the property.

Violations & Fines

Missing the notice deadline lets the city mow the lot and bill the owner for the cost plus an administrative charge; unpaid amounts attach as a lien against the property and citations can be filed in municipal court.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can my grass get in Wichita Falls?
No more than nine inches. Section 46-186 declares grass or weeds over nine inches unlawful, regardless of whether the lot is occupied.
What happens if I don't mow after a notice?
The Code Enforcement Division sends a crew to cut it and charges the cost back to you. Unpaid charges become a lien on the property.
Am I responsible for the strip by the alley?
Yes. Owners and tenants must mow adjacent rights-of-way to the center of the alley and all easements crossing the property.

Sources & Official References

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