Ordinance Enforcement FAQs

  1. How high can my grass get before I am in violation?
  2. How many times can I have a garage sale? Do I need a permit?
  3. My car does not work, but it is on my property, am I still in violation?
  4. Can I post signs on street utility poles?
  5. There is a vacant lot next to my house, can I have a garage sale on the property?
  6. How long does it take an Ordinance Enforcement Officer to respond to a violation?
  7. It has been more than a week since I called in a violation of high grass and the Ordinance Enforcement Officers came and put a sign up, but this is all they did. When will the grass get cut?
  8. How high does the grass have to be to qualify for emergency mowing?
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Contact

Brownsville Ordinance Enforcement Officers are entrusted to assure that your family, home and community are not exposed to any of the risks listed above in the FAQs. Please report any violation to the City of Brownsville Public Health Department at 956-542-3437.