League City, TX Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- §54-33
- Weed Height
- 12 inches maximum
- City Abatement
- Costs liened to property
- Max Fine
- $500 per offense
Summary
League City Section 54-33 requires owners of vacant lots to prevent accumulation of rubbish and maintain weeds below 12 inches. The city may perform abatement on non-compliant vacant properties and charge costs to the owner.
Sec. 342.001. MUNICIPAL POWER CONCERNING STAGNANT WATER AND OTHER UNSANITARY CONDITIONS. (a) The governing body of a municipality may require the filling, draining, and regulating of any place in the municipality that is unwholesome, contains stagnant water, or is in any other condition that may produce disease. (b) The governing body of a municipality may require the inspection of all premises. (c) The governing body of a municipality may impose fines on the owner of premises on which stagnant water is found. Sec. 342.004. MUNICIPAL POWER CONCERNING WEEDS OR CERTAIN PUBLIC NUISANCES. The governing body of a municipality may require the owner of real property in the municipality to keep the property free from weeds, brush, and a condition constituting a public nuisance ...
Full Breakdown
Section 54-33 applies equally to occupied and vacant properties. Owners of vacant lots must prevent the growth of weeds over 12 inches and the accumulation of rubbish, brush, or unsightly matter. The contiguous unpaved portion of the right-of-way must also be maintained. Vacant properties are frequently the subject of code enforcement complaints due to neglected maintenance. After notice and failure to comply, the city may perform abatement and assess costs against the property. League City's subtropical climate promotes rapid vegetation growth, requiring regular mowing on vacant lots, particularly during the growing season from March through November.
Violations & Fines
Fine up to $500 per offense. City abatement with cost recovery via property lien. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense under Section 1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
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