The ordinance states 12" tall, which is about mid-calf.
Rural zoned neighborhoods/areas/lots do not have to be mowed.
Code Enforcement
The core value of Code Enforcement is to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors of College Station. We accomplish this goal by utilizing standard operating procedures, education, and administrative action when enforcing state laws and local ordinances. The Code Enforcement division includes a Code Supervisor and five Code Officers who enforce proactively and reactively within their assigned areas.
Top 8 Common Code Violations
1. Weeds & Grass
Subpart A, Chapter 30, Article II, Section 30-23 - Weeds and Other Unsightly Vegetation Prohibited
This ordinance refers to objectionable or unsightly vegetation including weeds and grass that exceed 12" in height.
2. Accumulation of Trash
City ordinances do not permit any trash, rubbish, carrion, or filth to accumulate on real property.
3. Open Storage
Subpart A, Chapter 26, Section 26-6 - Open Storage in Residential Areas
A person commits an offense if he allows the open storage of commodities and materials for sale, lease, inventory or private use in areas zoned as residential.
4. Parking
Sec. 38-43. - Parking, standing, or storing of recreational vehicles, trailers or trucks in residential areas.
Various parking restrictions, such as parking in front of fire hydrants, prohibited areas, blocking crosswalks, and parking too close to a stop sign, are against the Texas Transportation Code and local ordinances. All parking restrictions can be viewed above.
5. Junk Vehicles
Sec. 38-132. - Definitions - Junked Vehicles
City ordinances do not permit self-propelled vehicles that appear wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable for more than 72 hours on public property and 30 days on private property.
6. Signs
UDO, Article 7, Section 12-7.5 - Signs
The following signs are prohibited by this ordinance: portable and trailer, temporary freestanding, off-premise signage or rooftop signs. Inflated signs, banners, pennants, wind driven devices, tethered balloons and any gas filled object are restricted. Flags containing either copy or logos are also prohibited as well as flashing or blinking signs. More information can be found in the Unified Development Ordinance.
7. Trailers and Commercial Vehicle Parking
Sec. 38-43. - Parking, standing, or storing of recreational vehicles, trailers or trucks in residential areas
City ordinances do not allow trailers to be parked on the street in residential neighborhoods unless they are actively unloading or loading. Commercial vehicles are not allowed at any time unless they are actively unloading or loading.
8. Trash Cans
Sec. 40-389. - Residential collection generally - Waste Collections
All containers must be placed out for collection by 8:00 a.m. on the scheduled service day and removed from the designated pickup place within 24 hours after scheduled collection.
What are the criteria for the Weeds & Grass Ordinance?
My neighbor has not trimmed or edged their property.
The City does not have an ordinance that addresses this. Please contact your HOA.
My neighbors have been having loud parties.
Please call the College Station Police Department at 979.764.3600.
My trash was not picked up & I received a notice or citation.
Please call Public Works at 979.764.3690.
REMINDER: doortags/hangtags are not citations. Citations are hand-delivered and need to be signed for.
My neighbor has a dog that barks/gets out all of the time.
Please call Animal Control at 979.764.3600.
My neighbor's backyard is overgrown/has stuff all over.
Generally, we are not allowed to look into backyards if there is a privacy fence.
There is a car parked in the street that has not moved.
Please call the College Station Police Department at 979.764.3600.
My neighbor's vehicle has not moved in months.
If the registration is current and the vehicle appears to be operable (i.e. tires aired, etc.), it is not a violation.
If this is not the case, please call us at 979.764.6363, email us at CodeEnforcement@cstx.gov or report the issue online through SeeClickFix.
I received a tag/citation for house numbers painted on the curb.
Numbers painted on the curb do not meet the ordinance; they have to be on the house or mailbox.
Please note that doortags/hangtags are not citations. Citations are hand-delivered and need to be signed for.
My neighbor has litter in their yard.
Please call us at 979.764.6363, email us at CodeEnforcement@cstx.gov or report the issue online through SeeClickFix.
My neighbor has a couch/refrigerator/recliner/dinette set out in their yard.
Please call us at 979.764.6363, email us at CodeEnforcement@cstx.gov or report the issue online through SeeClickFix.
My neighbor parks his car in the yard all the time.
Parking one tire in the grass is not a violation. The rule of thumb is that if more than half of the vehicle is parked on the grass, it is a violation.
I am not sure if something is a violation. Who do I call?
Please call us at 979.764.6363, email us at CodeEnforcement@cstx.gov or report an issue online through SeeClickFix.