When is a weed lot officially considered to be a public nuisance?
County Code defines weeds as any plant grass or other vegetation covering a substantial portion of a parcel which is over 12 inches long, other than trees, shrubbery, and agricultural plants. A location is considered to be a nuisance if the above situation is present on the lot. The owner of the lot is responsible for maintaining that lot and for preventing such a situation from arising.

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