Gulfport and Biloxi require vacant lots mowed and trash-free under MS Code §21-19-11. Grass limit 10-12 inches typical. Coastal wetland vacant lots subject to MS §49-27 Coastal Wetlands Act for any alteration.
Mississippi Code §21-19-11 empowers Harrison County municipalities to require vacant lot maintenance. Gulfport and Biloxi ordinances cap grass/weed height at 10-12 inches on vacant parcels. Owners must remove trash, debris, abandoned vehicles, and secure any structures against trespass. Vacant lots in FEMA SFHAs and V-zones are common throughout coastal Harrison County following Katrina. Lots in designated coastal wetlands (Mississippi Coastal Wetlands Protection Act §49-27) require MDMR permits for any vegetation alteration, creating tension with municipal mowing requirements — property owners should verify wetland status before clearing. Right to Farm (MS §95-3-29) protects agricultural vacant land from nuisance claims.
Notice with 7-14 day compliance. Municipal mowing billed at $200-$500+ per occurrence. Liens attach to property per §21-19-11. Wetland violations (if unpermitted clearing): $100-$10,000 per MDMR.
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