Vacant lots must be maintained: grass/weeds kept under 12 inches, no accumulated trash or junk, and no harborage for rodents or vermin. Owners notified by certified mail; city can mow and lien for costs.
Lawrenceville's property maintenance ordinance applies to vacant and unimproved lots. Typical trigger: grass or weeds exceeding 12 inches. Code enforcement notifies the last known owner (county tax records); if not cured within roughly 10 days, the city may contract mowing and file a lien for the cost plus administrative fees. Dumping on vacant lots carries higher penalties under the illegal-dumping section of the code.
Mowing fee typically $150-$400 plus $100 admin fee; liened to property. Illegal dumping: $500-$1,000.
Lawrenceville, GA
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