Mow it, don’t grow it. Residents asked to watch out for weeds

Although the recent rains have been a welcome relief to lawns around the city, they also have caused overgrown weeds and limited mowing opportunities. So when there is break in the rain forecast, the City’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department is asking residents tend to their lawns and “mow it, don’t grow it” to avoid a visit from a Code Compliance officer.

Property owners are responsible for maintaining the appearance of their lawns and/or vacant lots according to the following City Codes:

• If grass or weeds are more than 12 inches in height or if trash, brush and debris are allowed to accumulate on a property, Code Compliance may issue an annual notice to the property owner requesting that the property be mowed or cleared. If the notice is ignored, the City may contract for the property to be mowed and cleared at the owner’s expense if it is a vacant lot. The owner also may be cited.

• If a lot has weeds higher than 12 inches and is located within 1000 feet of a school, the City, without notice to the owner, may mow and clear the property at the owner’s expense.

• If a lot has weeds in excess of 48 inches, regardless of its location, the City, without notice to the owner, may mow and clear the property at the owner’s expense.

Residents can report code violations by calling 311 or online at www.sanantonio.gov/codecomp.

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