Loveland applies LMC Title 16 (Nuisances) uniformly to vacant and occupied lots. Vegetation (other than approved native or ornamental grasses) may not exceed 8 inches in height. The Colorado Noxious Weed Act (Title 35, Article 5.5, C.R.S.) requires control of state-listed species. The City issues a 7-day weed warning; non-compliance triggers City mowing billed to the owner at cost plus 10%.
Vacant lots in Loveland are subject to the same property-maintenance standards as occupied properties. Under LMC Title 16 (Nuisances), weeds and grasses other than noxious weeds or approved ornamental/native grasses are prohibited if they grow to a height of more than eight (8) inches. The 8-inch limit does not apply to ornamental or native grasses so long as such grasses are shown on an approved plan and are being maintained in accordance with that plan. The City of Loveland process: a written, mailed warning provides seven (7) days' time to correct the weed problem; if the owner fails to comply, the City completes the work and charges the property owner the cost plus ten percent (10%). Noxious-weed control is overlaid by the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (Title 35, Article 5.5, C.R.S.) which mandates control of state-listed List A and List B species statewide. Accumulated trash, scrap, debris, dumping, or other nuisance conditions on vacant lots are also enforceable under LMC Title 16. Owners have administrative review and appeal rights. Report violations at 970-962-2522.
7-day warning; failure to comply results in City-contracted mowing or cleanup billed at actual cost plus 10% administrative surcharge under LMC Title 16. Report at 970-962-2522.
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