Each year during the spring/summer season, the Department of Public Works receives over 600 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 their lawn to grow 12 inches or higher. 
Once a call is received, a supervisor investigates the request and notifies the property owner via a certified letter that the lot needs to be cut. If the property owner does not comply, a second certified letter is sent. If the lot is still not cut, 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. This entire process, on average, takes approximately one month. Not paying the invoice could result in a tax lien on the property. It can cost a property owner as much as $500 each time they fail to cut their property. Additionally, this violation of the County Code carries civil penalties up to $1,000. To report a weeded lot, please call the appropriate road district. Road districts are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions regarding this legislation should be directed to Bureau of Highways Administration at 410-222-7321. | 
