Pembroke Pines requires vacant land to be maintained including regular mowing of perimeters. Excessively high grass and weeds are prohibited on all properties including vacant lots. Property owners must prevent overgrowth, debris accumulation, and conditions that create nuisances. The city may abate violations and lien the property for costs.
Vacant lots in Pembroke Pines must meet the same property maintenance standards as occupied properties. Excessively high grass and weeds are prohibited, and regular mowing is required including vacant land perimeters. Debris, junk, and abandoned materials must be removed. Stagnant water creating mosquito breeding conditions must be eliminated. The property must be maintained to prevent neighborhood blight. Code Compliance enforces vacant lot standards at 954-431-4466. If the owner fails to correct violations, the city may abate (mow, clean) the property and lien it for the cost of abatement plus administrative fees under FL Statute 162.
Vacant lot violations result in fines under FL Statute 162. The city may abate and lien property for costs.
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