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Can I post signs on street utility poles?
No person shall post or affix any notice, poster or other paper or device, calculated to attract the attention of the public, to any lamppost, public utility pole, right of way, shade tree or upon any public structure or building.
(Ordinance46-43)
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How high can my grass get before I am in violation?
Grass is not allowed to grow higher than 18 inches. Residents are responsible to cut the grass up to the middle of the alley.
(Ordinance 54-62) Rubish; weeds
2.
How many times can I have a garage sale? Do I need a permit?
Private citizens conducting garage sales on their own property, provided that no more than one garage sale is held during a three-month period and that the garage sale does not exceed five consecutive days.
(Ordinance 86-7(b)4)
3.
My car does not work, but it is on my property, am I still in violation?
Junked vehicles on the property for more than 30 consecutive days are not permitted and are considered a public nuisance.
(Ordinance 46-211)
4.
Can I post signs on street utility poles?
No person shall post or affix any notice, poster or other paper or device, calculated to attract the attention of the public, to any lamppost, public utility pole, right of way, shade tree or upon any public structure or building.
(Ordinance46-43)
5.
There is a vacant lot next to my house, can I have a garage sale on the property?
Sales on street, sidewalks, and vacant lots are not allowed in the city limits of Brownsville.
(Ordinance 22-126)
6.
How long does it take an Ordinance Enforcement Officer to respond to a violation?
Brownsville Ordinance Enforcement Officers have 72 hours to respond to a violation, starting the next day after violation was called in.
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?
If a violation is found for high grass, the process can be lengthy. The Ordinance Enforcement (OE) officer will attempt to make contact with the property owner to issue a notice to comply or , by certified mail (about a 7-day process). If the OE officer is unable to reach the property owner, they will then submit the property for mowing with a contracted company (another 7-day process). It will be about 14-21 days before property's grass can get cut. However, if the OE officer finds that the grass is to be more than 48 inches long, they can put in for an emergency mowing which will be a 7-day process.
8.
How high does the grass have to be to qualify for emergency mowing?
The grass must be 48 inches or more.
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