Owners of vacant lots in Richardson must keep grass and weeds under 12 inches, remove trash and debris, and secure the property against dumping.
Richardson's property maintenance code requires owners of vacant and unimproved lots to maintain the property in a safe, sanitary condition. Grass, weeds, and rank vegetation must be kept below 12 inches in height; accumulations of trash, brush piles, construction debris, and illegally dumped material must be removed; and standing water that can breed mosquitoes must be eliminated. Owners must also maintain fence lines, prevent erosion onto adjacent lots, and abate nuisances such as dead trees hanging over public right-of-way. When owners fail to comply after a 10-day notice, Richardson may abate the nuisance and place a lien on the property to recover mowing and cleanup costs plus administrative fees under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 342. Repeated violations on the same lot within 12 months may proceed without additional notice.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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