Vacant lots in Boynton Beach must be maintained free of overgrown vegetation, debris, and standing water per Chapter 10. Owners are responsible for regular mowing and clearing.
Vacant residential and commercial lots must maintain grass and weeds below 12 inches. Accumulations of trash, tires, construction debris, or abandoned vehicles trigger code violations. Standing water that could breed mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) is a public health violation under Palm Beach County Mosquito Control rules. City may abate nuisances and lien the property for cost of abatement plus administrative fees.
Notice with 10-day cure. Noncompliance: city contractor mows/clears at owner expense plus 25 percent admin fee and lien. Repeat violators: up to 500 dollars per day.
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