Vacant and undeveloped lots in Madison must be kept mowed and clear. Grass and weeds over 12 inches, or any accumulation of debris and blight, are violations enforced on any lot within the city.
Madison's maintenance rules apply to any premises or lot owned within the city, including vacant and undeveloped parcels. Owners must keep grass and weeds from exceeding 12 inches in height, and all land must be maintained free from any accumulation of garbage, litter, debris, blight, or deterioration. There is no exemption simply because a lot is unimproved. Code Enforcement is complaint-driven: officers first work with the property owner to bring the lot into compliance, and if the owner does not act, the city can abate the overgrowth or debris and pursue the costs and fines against the property.
If an owner fails to mow or clear a vacant lot, the city may abate the nuisance and assess the abatement cost and municipal fines against the property.
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Madison, AL
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