Noblesville's vacant-lot maintenance standard is set by City Code § 93.05 (Weeds, Grass and Debris). Weeds are defined as any plant exceeding six (6) inches in height, and grass (excluding ornamental grass) shall not exceed six (6) inches in height. Trees, shrubberies, flowers, ornamental grasses, and agricultural crops including hay and pasture are excluded from the weed definition. The standard applies uniformly to vacant and occupied lots. Owners receive a Notice of Violation; failure to mow triggers city contractor abatement billed back to the owner and lienable.
Vacant-lot maintenance in Noblesville is governed by City Code Title IX, Chapter 93, § 93.05 (Weeds, Grass and Debris). Standard: 'weeds' are defined as any plant exceeding six (6) inches in height; trees, shrubberies, flowers, ornamental grasses, and agricultural crops, including hay and pasture, exceeding six (6) inches are not considered to be weeds or rank vegetation. Grass, excluding ornamental grass, shall not exceed six (6) inches in height. This standard applies uniformly to vacant lots and occupied parcels — the City's Grass Maintenance Guide and Lawn Care Factsheet (issued by Noblesville Planning / Code Enforcement) confirm the 6-inch rule. The owner is responsible for the entire lot including the perimeter adjacent to the public right-of-way and any easements. Vacant land is also subject to the broader nuisance and debris provisions of Chapter 93 — premises must not be allowed to accumulate trash, debris, or rank vegetation. Enforcement: Noblesville Planning Department, Code Enforcement Division — (317) 776-6325. Process: Code Enforcement issues a Notice of Violation specifying the violation, compliance deadline (typically a short window — 5 to 10 days), and the consequence of noncompliance. If the owner does not abate within the compliance period, the City contracts a mowing crew, abates the violation, bills the owner, and may attach a lien to the property under Indiana Code 36-1-3-8 (city ordinance enforcement) and the broader Unsafe Building / nuisance framework. State framework: Indiana Code 36-7-10.5 (Indiana law authorizing local weed control ordinances) authorizes municipalities to declare rank vegetation a nuisance and abate it. Repeat or chronic violations may receive escalating fines.
Notice of Violation issued by Code Enforcement (317-776-6325) with short compliance window. Failure to comply triggers city contractor abatement (mowing) billed back to owner and may be filed as a lien. Repeat / chronic violations may receive escalating fines up to $2,500 first offense / $7,500 repeat under IC 36-1-3-8.
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