Owners of vacant lots must keep weeds and grass below 12 inches, remove trash and debris, and secure the property against dumping. City can mow and lien nonpayers under state law.
Vacant residential and commercial lots in Universal City must be maintained to the same property standards as improved parcels. Owners are responsible for mowing grass and weeds to below 12 inches, removing trash, illegal dumping, downed limbs, and tree hazards, and posting against trespass where appropriate. When the city observes violations, Code Enforcement mails a Notice of Violation to the property owner at the address on file with the Bexar Appraisal District, giving 10 days to abate the nuisance. If the owner fails to comply, the city may hire a contractor to mow and clean the lot and assess the full cost plus administrative fees against the property, which becomes a lien under Texas Local Government Code 342.004 if unpaid. Repeat offenders may be notified only once per year before abatement, streamlining enforcement. Fencing or posting against illegal dumping is encouraged but not required, however owners remain liable for removing dumped material even when not placed there by them.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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