Manatee County requires vacant lots to be kept mowed under the 16-inch overgrowth standard, and real property in foreclosure must be registered with Code Enforcement (Sec. 2-9-35). Registration ensures a responsible party maintains the property and prevents blight in the unincorporated county.
Vacant and foreclosed parcels in unincorporated Manatee County must meet the same overgrowth standard as occupied lots (grass kept under 16 inches, Sec. 2-9-103). Under Chapter 2-9, Article IV, mortgagees/owners of real property in foreclosure must register the property (Sec. 2-9-35) and provide contact information for a party responsible for code compliance and maintenance to prevent blight. Registration carries a $200 fee per parcel and applies to residential and commercial property. Foreclosure Registry Ordinance 14-19 (later amended by 18-43) established the registry.
Failure to register foreclosed property or to abate overgrowth triggers Code Enforcement action; the Special Magistrate can impose daily fines and liens, and the county may abate and assess costs.
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