Fayetteville deems a vacant lot overgrown when grass or weeds reach 18 inches, versus 8 inches on an occupied lot. Owners must control growth and remove junk and debris or the city abates and bills.
Fayetteville Code Compliance holds vacant lot owners to nuisance standards. Grass or weeds 18 inches or taller on a vacant lot are considered overgrown, a higher threshold than the 8 inches applied to occupied lots. Owners must also keep the lot free of junk (items not intended for outdoor use), debris such as tree limbs and branches, and illegal dumping. Enforcement follows the same path as other blight: an inspection with photos, a door hanger, and a Notice of Violation sent by certified mail. If the owner does not correct the condition, the city mows or clears the lot and bills the owner, and unpaid costs can be liened against the property.
Notice of Violation by certified mail with a deadline. If uncorrected, the city mows or clears the lot and bills the owner; unpaid abatement costs can be liened. Contact Code Compliance at 479-575-8237.
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