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Mowing Ordinance Update
On April 23, 2024, the Village of San Leanna Board of Aldermen passed Ordinance No. 24-003, known as the Public Health, Sanitation, and Vegetation Maintenance Ordinance. Much of the information included in the ordinance reflects long-existing regulations in San Leanna related to the sanitary maintenance of private properties
The Public Health, Sanitation, and Vegetation Maintenance Ordinance will be available for review in full on our ordinance page this afternoon. sanleannatx.com/ordinances
The most significant change to this ordinance is the requirement of property owners to maintain the right-of-way around their home to the same standard as the lawn, with the exception of the rear right-of-way when it is separated by a fence and abuts a public road.
If you have questions about how this changes maintenance requirements around your particular lot, please do not hesitate to reach out! Please have patience with neighbors, as this updated ordinance is likely to include some adjustment time.
Please review the following excerpts to ensure current maintenance practices are in line with the Public Health, Sanitation, and Vegetation Maintenance Ordinance.
Be advised - as was the case previously - failure to adhere to the Public Health, Sanitation, and Vegetation Maintenance Ordinance after proper notice is given will result in maintenance operations being performed by the Village of San Leanna. Costs associated with such maintenance operations will be billed and filed with Travis County as a lien on the property. |
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SECTION 5. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS
A person who is an owner, tenant, resident, occupant, agent or person having supervision of any lot, tract, or parcel of land, or a portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied within the Village shall:
- fill, drain, remove or regulate any hole or place which contains stagnant water, an unwholesome condition, or any other condition that may produce disease..;
- keep any building, establishment, or ground free of filth, carrion, refuse, rubbish or other impure or unwholesome matter..;
- build, make, fill, alter, repair, clean, disinfect, maintain and regulate on-site sewage facilities, sewers, private sewage systems, and privies in accordance with the laws, regulations and requirements of Travis County, Texas, and the State of Texas...
SECTION 6. PROPERTY AND RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE BY OWNER.
A person who is an owner, tenant, resident, occupant, agent or person having supervision of any lot, tract, or parcel of land, or a portion thereof, occupied or unoccupied within the Village shall:
- Keep the lot, tract, parcel of land, or part thereof, free from dangerous weeds, weeds, rubbish, refuse, brush, and other objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter...
- All grass and weeds, with the exception of wildflowers, trimmed or mowed to a height not to exceed fifteen (15) inches. This clearance shall be measured vertically from the surface of the roadway.
- Maintain all surface areas within the right-of-way, including sidewalks and curbs, in a clean, safe and efficient manner.
- Maintenance shall include, but not limited to, removal of trash and debris, trimming trees, so as not to prevent unsafe or obstructed pedestrian and vehicle travel, and keeping all grass and weeds trimmed or mowed to a height not to exceed fifteen (15) inches.
- An exception to these requirements will be granted to lots with rear frontage on streets and highways separated by a wall or fence.
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The Burn Ban is NOT in Effect
Many properties have quite a bit of yard debris accumulated, and we would appreciate your help in clearing those piles as soon as possible.
If you decide to burn while it is allowable, please CLICK HERE or on Smokey the Bear below for tips on burning safely!
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