Vacant lots in unincorporated Osceola County must stay clear of junk, debris, and overgrown weeds. Weeds and grass over 18 inches on unimproved lots within 500 feet of an occupied structure are a public nuisance the county can abate and lien.
The county's weed ordinance (Ch. 9, Art. V) makes it unlawful to permit noxious or rank weeds, grasses, or undergrowth exceeding 18 inches on a substantial portion of any unimproved lot within 500 feet of a residential, commercial, or industrial structure. Undisturbed palmetto, cabbage palm, and woody native vegetation are exempt, as are lots the property appraiser classifies as agricultural or designated Rural/Agriculture. Junk and debris on any lot is also prohibited. In the West-192 district, Chapter 23 Article IV requires vacant land and structures to be kept clean, safe, secure, and sanitary so as not to cause blight. Owners of record get 20 days (10 for repeat violations) to abate or appeal.
County may abate the condition and record a lien at 12% interest, superior to all liens except taxes. Code enforcement under Chapter 7 adds fines up to $250/day (first) or $500/day (repeat).
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