Vacant lots in Lakewood must be kept free of tall grass, weeds, debris, and trash under Codified Ordinance Chapter 1351. Grass over 8 inches is a violation; city may cut and lien property for costs.
Lakewood requires owners of vacant lots and unoccupied properties to maintain them to the same exterior standards as occupied properties. Grass and weeds over 8 inches, accumulated trash, illegal dumping, and open/unsecured structures trigger notices. Vacant buildings must be registered under CO 1351 Vacant Property provisions. The city will abate nuisances (mow, board up, remove debris) and assess costs against the property as a tax lien.
Administrative fees plus abatement costs typically 150 to 500 dollars per mowing. Failure to register vacant property: additional fines. Liens collected with property taxes.
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