Description

Alleyway behind residence is impassable to traffic due to extremes overgrowth of weeds, trees etc. Richmond Code §38-152, §38-154(d), §38-154
Grass and Weeds in Yards Owners are responsible for ensuring the cutting of vegetation from the centerline of alleys to the centerline of the street and for ensuring that no grass, weeds or any other vegetation in yards grows higher than 12 inches. Trees, shrubbery, agricultural plants, garden vegetables, owers or ornamental plants are exceptions to this requirement. When in doubt about what is a weed versus an ornamental plant, call customer care and
they will refer you to the appropriate department.
Owners must also ensure the removal of any unsafe conditions caused by tree limbs and shrubs encroaching on the public right-of- way. Contact the Department of Planning and Review at 646-3908. Violation of this ordinance is a Class I misdemeanor.