Vacant lots must be maintained free of tall weeds, accumulated debris, and overgrown vegetation per Temple Terrace Code. Grass and weeds cannot exceed 12 inches.
Under Temple Terrace Code, owners of vacant and improved lots must keep grass and weeds cut to 12 inches or less and remove debris, tires, and dumped materials. Notice of violation gives the owner 10 days to remediate. If the owner fails to act, the city contracts the cleanup and bills the owner; unpaid bills become a special assessment lien on the property enforceable like unpaid taxes. Hillsborough County Property Appraiser records are used to locate absentee owners. Lots adjacent to the Hillsborough River receive priority due to water quality concerns.
Notice with 10-day cure. Non-compliance: city abatement plus administrative fee (typically $150-$300 minimum) plus cutting cost, filed as lien.
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Commercial noise along Fowler Avenue and 56th Street commercial corridors must stay within zoning compatibility standards. HVAC, loading docks, and dumpster ...
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Construction activity in Temple Terrace is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday and legal holidays prohibited for powere...
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Temple Terrace enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 10 of the City Code. Unreasonable noise audible at the property line during th...
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Temple Terrace limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have a 3-foot visibility triangle rule at in...
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Corner lots in Temple Terrace must maintain a clear sight triangle at intersections. No fence, wall, hedge, or structure over 3 feet tall is permitted within...
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