Grass violation compliance period stays at 14 days
Hyattsville
Summary
The city's grass-length violation timeline doesn't match what state law allows for appeals and payment — meaning current deadlines may shortchange due process. The City Attorney says the days allowed should go up to 20.
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Longer timelines would slow fines collection but avoid legally flawed citations.
Property owners cited for grass violations, who would get proper time to appeal or pay.
Neighbors dealing with chronically overgrown lots will have to wait the full 14 days for enforcement.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors of Election - Aug 19, 2026
The committee and city staff wanted to cut the time property owners have to cut tall grass from 14 days to 10, but the city attorney says the appeals process means the city wouldn't have legal backing for the shorter window.
Code Compliance Advisory Board - Jul 22, 2026
The city's grass-length violation timeline doesn't match what state law allows for appeals and payment — meaning current deadlines may shortchange due process. The City Attorney says the days allowed should go up to 20.
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