Vacant lots in Murfreesboro must be mowed. Unimproved lots of two acres or less stay under 12 inches; larger tracts must be cut at least twice a year and to residential standards within 50 feet of adjacent homes. Dumping litter on vacant land is banned.
Section 14-53 treats unimproved lots two acres or smaller as small tracts (kept under 12 inches) and lots two acres or larger as large tracts. Large tracts must be cut at least twice between March 1 and November 30, at least three months apart, and to 12 inches; portions within 50 feet of improved residential property must meet small-tract standards. Section 14-119 bans littering vacant land, and Section 14-121 lets the Codes Enforcement Officer order an owner to clear litter dangerous to public health, using the same notice and abatement process as the weed rule.
After a 10-day notice, the City may mow or clear the lot and file a lien for costs plus a 20% administrative fee; misdemeanor under Code Sec. 1-8.
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