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Examples of Landscape in an Unsafe State of Repair, with Corrections

Any vegetation, landscape, trees, bushes, shrubs, vines, brush or ground cover plants that due to lack of trimming, pruning, or shaping or other neglect is in a state of disrepair. Landscape in an unsafe state of repair may include trees or shrubs or vines or brush or ground cover that presents a safety hazard due to death or disease or damage.

Property owners are not to allow grass or weeds to exceed twelve (12) inches in height. Property owners and tenants are responsible for keeping their lawns mowed to the edge of the roadway. Only one notification per year will be made. Those in violation who fail to comply with a request to mow are subject to having their property mowed by a City-hired contractor. The owner of the lot will be billed for the City’s expenses plus a $200 administration fee. If the bill is not paid, interest-bearing liens are placed on the property. Nuisance landscape contributes to blight conditions and creates a nuisance and a possible safety hazard. It can also make grass fires more dangerous for firefighters and homeowners.

The following fees apply to Nuisance Chapter property violations in the City of Arlington:

Read the Ordinance

Report a Concern

Report a code violation online or by calling the Action Center at 817-459-6777. In case of emergency call 9-1-1.