Grass and weeds on lawns and small lots in Murfreesboro may not exceed 12 inches in height. Trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, and other ornamental plants are exempt, as are rain gardens and designated water-quality protection areas.
Section 14-53 requires small tracts, whether improved or unimproved, to be kept cut so weeds, rank grass, and noxious growths do not exceed 12 inches. Section 14-54 clarifies the rule does not require cutting trees, shrubs, crops, flowers, or ornamental plants. Both owners and tenants can be responsible under Section 14-51. On failure to comply, the City Manager serves a notice under Section 14-55 giving ten days to cut before the City abates. Unincorporated county lots follow Rutherford County standards rather than the city 12-inch rule.
Misdemeanor under Code Sec. 1-8; after a 10-day notice the City cuts and files a lien for costs plus a 20% administrative fee.
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