Owners of vacant lots in Cedar Hill must keep grass and weeds under 12 inches, prevent dumping, and maintain drainage easements, with the city empowered to mow and lien costs for noncompliance.
Vacant and undeveloped lots in Cedar Hill remain subject to the city's nuisance ordinance under Tex. Health & Safety Code Chapter 342. Owners must control vegetation (typically by mowing whenever grass or weeds exceed 12 inches), remove illegally dumped trash, abate stagnant water that may breed mosquitoes, and keep drainage easements clear of obstructions. The city may also require fencing or barriers around hazardous holes, dilapidated structures, or open swimming pools on vacant land. After notice and an opportunity to cure, the city may enter the property to mow or abate nuisances and assess costs plus administrative fees as a lien on the property under Tex. H&S Code 342.007. Repeat offenders may face escalating fines through municipal court.
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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