High Weeds and Grass
High weeds and grass can become a fire hazard as well as a breeding place
for mosquitoes and rodents. Consequently, grass or weeds higher than 12
inches are not in compliance with the City of Waco's ordinances.
Owners of properties in violation of the grass and weeds ordinance may
be issued a ticket or may receive a notice allowing 7 days to bring the
property into compliance. If the property is vacant the City of Waco may
send a contractor to cut the high grass and weeds and issue a bill consisting
of mowing fees and administrative service fee to the property owner. A
lien will be placed against the property if the bill is not paid within
30 days.
The City of Waco also contracts to mow high grass and weeds that have
grown higher than 48"inches. This action can be taken without prior notification
in the interest of public health and safety. The City of Waco will send
a bill for this service.
The top ten offenders of grass/litter/brush ordinances as of July 31,
2009 are
List by money owed to City of Waco as of July 31, 2009
- United Bank of Waco - $24,119.51
- John Walker - $18,232.62
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Samuel T. Shelton- $16,746.66
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Lizzie Mae Burnley - $16,642.91
- James Wynn, Jr. - $16,352.41
- Sarnie Randle - $15,188.74
- James Stewart - $14,800.37
- Joan Marie Taplin Kelly- $14,011.04
- Robert Denton - $13,075.16
- Johnie Mae Hall - $13,023.70
Total owed - $162,193.12
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