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Admin 3 - KBD assigned this issue to BOH-Admin

Erin Burr assigned this issue to Planning and Zoning Enforcement - Ayda K.

For your reference WO #17270259 is the tracking number of the weeded lot work order under investigation. See additional information below.
Each year during the spring/summer season, the Department of Public Works receives over 1400 requests for enforcement of the Weeded Lot law. Article 13, Title 6, of the Anne Arundel County Code states that a homeowner, occupant, or person in control of real property may not allow or maintain on their property a growth of weeds or grass that is 12 inches or higher. There are some exemptions to the weeded lot law such as agricultural property, natural wooded areas, and areas publicly owned and preserved as natural areas, open space or for recreation. Once a call is received, an inspector investigates the request to verify that the property is in violation of County Code.If the property is found to be in violation of County Code, notification is sent to the property owner via a certified letter that the lot needs to be cut. If the property owner does not comply, the certified notice is posted on the property for a period of 7 days. If not cut on the 8th day, the County's Contractor is sent to cut the property,and the property owner is invoiced for all charges, including overhead. Not paying the invoice could result in a tax lien on the property. Additionally, this violation of the County Code carries civil penalties up to $1,000. The entire process takes 4 to 6 weeks to completion. If you need any additional information regarding this matter, please contact Debbie Rolfe at 410-222-7321, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bureau of Highways
Anne Arundel County
Dept. of Public Works
http://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/weeded-lots

Thank you for contacting Anne Arundel County. This issue has been assigned under, work order 17270259.