How Often Do I Have to Cut My Lawn in Troy?

'Tis the season for sprinklers, lawnmowers, and weed whackers.

However, for some, the season represents an opportunity for grass to grow longer than what is considered compliant under the City of Troy's property maintenance code.

If you've considered calling City Hall to inquire about your neighbor's longer-than-average grass, check out this helpful document on the City's website (PDF):

• Lawn grass and weeds must not exceed 10 inches in height.
• Cutting tall lawns and grasses located between private property lines and roads is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. This includes areas between fences and roads. It also includes areas between sidewalks and roads.
• For example, if a fence in the back yard separates the property from the road, the property owner should maintain grass on both sides of the fence, up to the edge of the road.
• Ornamental plants and grasses, and dedicated preservation areas are exempt from the cutting requirement.