Owners of vacant lots in Westland must keep grass under eight inches, remove debris, and prevent nuisance conditions. The city will mow non-compliant lots and bill the owner with administrative costs.
Vacant and undeveloped parcels in Westland are subject to the same property maintenance standards as occupied lots. Owners must keep grass and weeds cut to no more than eight inches, remove illegal dumping promptly, eliminate standing water that breeds mosquitoes, and prevent the accumulation of brush, junk, or abandoned items. After a complaint or routine inspection, Code Enforcement issues a Notice of Violation with a typical 10-day cure period. If the owner fails to act, the city contracts mowing and clean-up at the owner's expense, adding administrative fees of 100 to 250 dollars; charges become a lien against the property collected on the next tax bill. Owners of multiple non-compliant parcels may receive escalated penalties.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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