Kyle, TX Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)

Section 23-116 of the Code of Ordinances applies to any lot or parcel of ground within the City of Kyle, occupied or vacant, and makes it unlawful for the owner, occupant, lessee or renter to let the property accumulate brush, earth and construction debris, garbage, junk, refuse, rubbish, solid waste, trash, weeds, unwholesome matter, or any other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary condition. The same section separately requires keeping the sidewalk fronting the lot clear of weeds and tall grass out to the curbline, filling and draining holes and depressions where water collects, and regrading ground that holds stagnant water or is otherwise liable to produce disease.

Because the duty runs to 'any lot or parcel of ground,' it reaches vacant and unimproved property just as it reaches built lots, and section 23-117 separately declares that any such accumulation on real estate in the city is a public nuisance whose prompt abatement is a public necessity. The city manager's designee, building official, code enforcement officer or a sworn peace officer may inspect the property at any reasonable time under section 23-118. Where a violation is found, section 23-119 requires seven days' written notice before the city may perform abatement work itself, charge the actual cost to the owner, and record the charge as a personal liability and a lien on the property under sections 23-120 and 23-121; that lien carries ten percent annual interest and ranks ahead of most claims except tax and street-improvement liens. Owners may also face a citizen complaint process under section 23-119(d) when a code officer does not personally observe the violation.