Atlanta |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. CODE OF ORDINANCES—GENERAL ORDINANCES |
Chapter 158. VEGETATION |
Article I. IN GENERAL |
§ 158-7. Prohibited.
It shall be a violation of this Code for the owner of any abandoned or vacant property as defined in this section to permit weeds to obtain a height exceeding 12 inches on at least ten percent of the size of the property tract or 35 percent of the pervious surface, whichever is greater, unless exempted as described in this section.
Vegetation not to encroach into the right of way or onto adjacent improved or greenspace property or create a fire, health or safety hazard.
(Ord. No. 2011-51(11-O-0136), § 3, 11-16-11; Ord. No. 2017-63(17-O-1275), § 6, 11-6-17 )