Vacant lots must be maintained with grass/weeds under 12 inches, free of trash, and free of nuisance conditions. City may mow and lien owner for non-compliance.
Plant City requires owners of vacant residential and commercial lots to keep vegetation cut to reasonable height (generally under 12 inches), remove accumulated trash and debris, and prevent conditions that harbor rodents, mosquitoes, or other pests. Standing water longer than 72 hours is prohibited as a mosquito-breeding nuisance per Hillsborough County Mosquito Control and city code. After notice and opportunity to cure (typically 10 days), the city may arrange mowing/cleanup and assess costs plus administrative fee as a special assessment lien on the parcel. Tall-grass in vacant lots during Florida wet season is a common violation.
City abatement: actual mowing cost plus $100-$250 admin fee, lien recorded. Repeat: Special Magistrate hearing with daily fines.
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