Lewisville requires owners of vacant lots to maintain the property free of weeds, brush, rubbish, and debris under Code of Ordinances Chapter 98 (Vegetation) and Chapter 42 (Nuisances). Grass and weeds must be kept below 12 inches in height. The city conducts regular inspections of vacant parcels and notifies owners through Denton County Appraisal District records. If the owner fails to act within 10 days, the city may mow or abate conditions on neglected vacant lots and assess the cost plus a service charge as a lien against the property under Texas Local Government Code Section 214.002.
Under Lewisville Code of Ordinances Chapter 98 (Vegetation) and Chapter 42 (Nuisances), vacant lot owners must keep grass and weeds below 12 inches in height and remove accumulated debris, brush, and refuse. Vacant lots are subject to the same maintenance standards as improved properties. The city conducts regular inspections of vacant parcels, particularly in developing areas and near established neighborhoods. When violations are found, the property owner is notified by mail at the address on file with the Denton County Appraisal District. The notice provides 10 days to achieve compliance. If the owner fails to act, the city may contract for mowing and cleanup, with costs assessed against the property as a lien under Texas Local Government Code Section 214.002. Vacant lots near Castle Hills, Valley Vista, and other HOA subdivisions receive particular attention due to neighborhood complaints. Property owners who plan extended vacancy should consider contracting for regular maintenance to avoid city abatement charges. Contact Code Enforcement at (972) 219-3437 for questions.
Failure to maintain a vacant lot after notice may result in city-performed abatement with costs assessed as a lien against the property. Administrative liens include the cost of mowing or cleanup plus a service charge. Violations may also result in municipal court citations with fines up to $500 per offense. Chronic neglect may lead to daily fines under Texas Local Government Code Section 54.017.
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