Tallahassee requires owners of vacant lots to maintain them free of overgrowth, debris, and hazards. The city's Hazard & Nuisance Abatement program and the adopted IPMC govern vacant-lot upkeep. A "Vacant to Vibrant" initiative further targets blighted vacant parcels.
Under Tallahassee Code of Ordinances Ch. 9 and the adopted International Property Maintenance Code, all property—including vacant lots—must be kept clear of excessive vegetation, trash, debris, and other nuisances. Code Enforcement Division (850-891-7007) responds to complaints citywide. If an owner fails to comply after notice, the city may abate the nuisance, recover costs via a property lien, and pursue daily fines through the Code Magistrate. The "Vacant to Vibrant" program targets chronically blighted vacant parcels for additional enforcement action and community redevelopment initiatives.
Code Magistrate may levy fines up to $500 per day per violation. Repeat violators subject to accelerated enforcement. City may self-abate and place a lien; costs recoverable by court action.
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