Owners of vacant lots in Largo must keep grass, weeds, and uncultivated vegetation no higher than twelve inches and remove trash, debris, and overgrowth, regardless of whether anyone is living on the property.
Under Largo Code of Ordinances Chapter 11, all overgrowth of grass, weeds, and uncultivated vegetation in excess of twelve inches over a discernible portion of a property is a violation. Owners are also responsible for removing trash and debris, controlling rodents and pests, securing any structures, and trimming back vegetation that encroaches on the public right-of-way. Vacant lots may not be used for storage of inoperable vehicles, building materials, or junk. Community Standards inspects vacant parcels in response to complaints and during proactive sweeps in problem neighborhoods.
Notices of violation give a short deadline to mow and clean the lot. If the owner fails to comply, the city contracts the work and bills the owner, with unpaid charges becoming a lien on the parcel.
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