Consumer & Regulatory Affairs




News Release for Immediate Release

April 30, 2004

Grass Cutting Rules in Effect

How high is too high?

For grass and weeds, over 10 inches is too high in DC.

District of Columbia grass cutting regulations require that property owners maintain their premises in a healthy and sanitary manner free of trash and excessive vegetative growth including, but not limited to the following:

  • Kudzu
  • Poison ivy
  • Plants with obnoxious odors
  • Weeds
  • Grass
  • Any weed growth that creates a breeding place for mosquitoes
Failure to comply with a Notice of Violation during the growing season through September 3, 2004 may result in the District abating the property and imposing fines, penalties and fees on the owner.