Owners of vacant lots in Lubbock must keep them clear of weeds over 12 inches, trash, and debris under Chapter 10. Unsecured fencing or dumping hazards are separately citable. The city may mow at owner expense.
Vacant and undeveloped lots within Lubbock city limits are subject to the same property maintenance standards as occupied parcels. Weeds, grass, and rank vegetation must not exceed 12 inches. Accumulated trash, tires, appliances, and construction debris constitute a public nuisance. Code Enforcement issues written notice to the owner of record; if the owner fails to mow or clear the lot within the notice period (typically 10 days), the city contracts the work and assesses costs of mowing plus a $100 to $200 administrative fee as a lien. Repeat nuisance lots may receive a single notice per year covering multiple abatements (annual notice provision under TX H and S Code Sec. 342.007).
Mowing charges typically $150 to $400 depending on lot size, plus administrative fee, liened to tax roll.
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