In unincorporated Greenville County, overgrown grass, weeds, and rank vegetation on a lot are a code violation. After a complaint, the owner has 20 days under the County's Environmental Ordinance to cut the growth. Cities set their own grass-height limits inside their limits.
Greenville County Code addresses weeds and rank vegetation through Chapter 9 (a division on 'Weeds and Rank Vegetation') and the Code Enforcement Division. Residents report overgrown lots to Codes Enforcement at 864.467.7090; the county then notifies the owner, who is allowed 20 days to improve the lot under the Environmental Ordinance (or 60 days under the Housing Code). If the owner does not comply, the county can arrange for the vegetation to be cut and charge the cost back to the owner. The county code is codified by American Legal Publishing; residents should confirm the current text and any specific height threshold before relying on it. Municipalities enforce their own grass-height ordinances inside city limits.
Uncut weeds and rank vegetation after the notice period may be abated by the county at the owner's expense, with charges collectible as provided by county code. Report to 864.467.7090.
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