Weed and tall-grass rules in Erie County are set and enforced by each town, city, and village, not the county. The NYS Property Maintenance Code caps weeds at 10 inches on used premises, and municipalities add their own mowing ordinances.
There is no county-wide weed ordinance in Erie County. The Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 302.4, requires that all developed areas of a premises intended for use by occupants or the public be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches, and prohibits noxious weeds. Weeds are defined as uncultivated vegetation such as grasses, brush, and briars, excluding trees and cultivated gardens. This standard is enforced by municipal code-enforcement officers, and many Erie County municipalities set their own maximum grass height and mowing-notice procedures. The county's Department of Environment and Planning does not enforce grass or weed height; it handles recycling and solid-waste planning. Report overgrown lots to your city or town code-enforcement
Municipalities enforce weed and grass limits under PMC 302.4 and local law. Owners usually receive a mowing notice; if not corrected, the municipality may mow the property, bill the owner or place a lien, and impose local fines.
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