In unincorporated Collier County, weeds, grass or similar unprotected overgrowth over 18 inches high on a mowable lot is prohibited and declared a public nuisance. Owners of developed and undeveloped lots must mow. 'Abate' means mowing to under six inches.
Sec. 54-185(a) declares overgrowth exceeding eighteen (18) inches in height on any mowable lot a public nuisance. The annual published notice (Sec. 54-187) tells owners of developed and undeveloped lots to control all grasses or weeds over 18 inches by mowing. In the Estates zoning district the 18-inch rule applies on improved lots within 30 feet of a residential structure (Sec. 54-185(b), 54-186). 'Abate' is defined as mowing a mowable lot to a height of less than six inches (Sec. 54-178). Protected native vegetation, most Agricultural land outside the Urban Boundary, and naturally accumulated palm fronds are exempt.
After notice, the County or its agent mows and invoices the owner the mowing cost plus a $100 administrative fee per parcel; repeat violators (three notices) face a $50 penalty plus fees, and unpaid amounts within 20 days become a
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