Cedar Hill enforces property maintenance standards prohibiting tall grass over 12 inches, junked vehicles, accumulated debris, and dilapidated structures, with the city authorized to abate violations and lien costs.
Cedar Hill's nuisance and property maintenance code, adopted under Tex. Health & Safety Code Chapter 342, prohibits conditions including grass and weeds over 12 inches in height, accumulation of rubbish, brush, stagnant water, junked or inoperable vehicles visible from the public right-of-way, broken windows, missing siding, peeling paint that compromises weather resistance, and structures declared substandard. Code enforcement issues a notice of violation giving the owner a defined cure period (commonly 7-10 days for grass/weeds, longer for structural issues). If uncorrected, the city may abate the nuisance — for example by mowing — and assess the costs plus an administrative fee as a lien against the property under Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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