Vacant lots in West Palm Beach must be maintained with grass cut below 12 inches, free of trash and debris, and with no standing water. Owner responsible regardless of occupancy.
City Code §34 requires owners of vacant parcels to maintain ground cover at or below 12 inches in height, remove all litter and debris, eliminate standing water (mosquito control under Palm Beach County health rules), and prevent overgrowth obstructing sidewalks or sight triangles. Vacant structures must be secured against unauthorized entry. Notice of Violation followed by city abatement and lien is standard if owner fails to act.
Notice and 10-day cure. Non-compliance: city contractor mows/cleans at owner expense plus 25% admin fee, recorded as a lien. $250+ civil penalty per occurrence.
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Gas and electric leaf blowers are allowed in West Palm Beach during normal landscaping hours, 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday. N...
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Overnight street parking is generally permitted in West Palm Beach residential areas but prohibited downtown after meter hours unless paid. Vehicles cannot r...
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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with commercial signage cannot be parked overnight in West Palm Beach residential zones per City Code Section 86-46. Servic...
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Recreational backyard fires for cooking and warmth are allowed in West Palm Beach when contained in a pit, grill, or listed fireplace and kept under 3 feet d...
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