Report Tall Grass and Weeds

Examples of High Weeds and Grass Violations with Corrections

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.

High weeds and grass 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.

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It's time to tune up that lawnmower. The arrival of warm, rainy springtime days means tall grass and overgrown weeds can quickly become an issue for property owners and their neighbors. High weeds and grass not only contribute to blighted conditions in neighborhoods, they can harbor rodents, snakes, and other pests and block visibility for drivers. Overgrown properties can also make grass fires more dangerous for firefighters and families. Remember to keep your yard or vacant lot trimmed - or you could face fines and fees. Per City of Arlington ordinance, private property owners must not allow grass or weeds to grow taller than 12 inches. This includes front, back and side yards and any right-of-way areas from the property line to the roadway. Owners who do not mow after receiving an annual notice of violation may be subject to citations and having their property mowed by a City-hired contractor. The City will bill the property owner for the cost of the contractor plus a $200 administrative fee. Failure to timely pay for mowing may result in a lien being placed on the property. Click here for more information on high weeds and grass or to see other topics in the Code Compliance Single-Family Residential Rapid Reference Guide.

What Are My Payment Options?

Administrative citations and parking tickets can be paid using the methods below. If you are mailing a payment, make sure it's in the form of a money order, personal check or cashier’s check payable to the City of Moreno Valley. Please write the citation number on the check or money order. Note: Failure to pay a citation or correct a code/parking violation may result in additional fines, citations and/or legal action.