Vacant lots in McKinney must be kept free of weeds, grass over 12 inches, trash, and debris. Owners receive 10-day cure notices before city mowing and lien assessment under Code Chapter 42.
Lot owners are responsible for maintenance regardless of residency. City contracts mowing services for non-compliant lots. Administrative fee of 100 dollars plus actual mowing cost is added to the property tax lien. Second offense within same growing season allows expedited abatement without renewed notice.
City mowing cost plus 100 dollar admin fee assessed as tax lien. Municipal court citation up to 500 dollars.
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