On unimproved lots in unincorporated Collier County, exotics, weeds and grass are a public nuisance where the lot is adjacent to a public or private right-of-way and outside a subdivision. Owners must abate the growth for at least 20 feet in from the right-of-way line; litter on vacant lots is
Sec. 54-185(c) declares overgrowth on unimproved property a public nuisance when it lies adjacent to a right-of-way and outside a recorded or unrecorded subdivision, but abatement is required only for the portion within 20 feet of the right-of-way line. Sec. 54-185(d) treats exotic plants within a 200-foot radius of improved subdivision property as a nuisance (on complaint). Sec. 54-181 makes any unauthorized accumulation of litter on vacant or improved property a violation for which the owner is liable. Lands zoned Agricultural outside the Urban Boundary, and protected native vegetation, are exempt (Sec. 54-186).
Code Enforcement can abate and invoice the owner: cost of mowing plus a $100 administrative fee per parcel, with a $50 repeat-violation penalty and additional lien-processing fee if unpaid within 20 days (Sec. 54-188). Unpaid assessments become a lien via
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