Mowing Schedule

The City's infrastructure is mowed according to a prepared schedule.

Mowing Schedule Map

  • Median: 12 cycles per year
  • Channels: 4 cycles per year
  • ROW: 6 cycles per year
  • Flood Buy-out Properties: 9 cycles per year

Delays

Schedules may be delayed due to rain events or above average rainy periods during the year.

Soil conditions must be dry before mowing can occur, which may take several days to a week of dry weather. If mowing occurs when soils are still wet, erosion and water ponding may occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the schedule be moved up or expedited?

In order for the City of San Antonio to properly maintain every area, a prepared schedule must be maintained. However, mowing requests are evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if an out of cycle mowing should be scheduled based on a visual obstruction or safety concern.

Why can't the City just herbicide all concrete curb and gutters, including residential and arterial areas?

Property owners are responsible for all maintenance of vegetation, weeds, grass and small trees abutting their property line.

Why does the City mow wild flowers?

The City will only mow an area with wild flowers if they pose a visual obstruction. If wildflowers can be saved, the City will mow around them.

Property Owners Responsibilities

Property owners are responsible for the maintenance of all trees and vegetation within five feet of their fence or property line adjacent to channels or right of ways (ROW).

This buffer protects utility structures and wires (phone, cable, etc.) located in channels and ROW. It also prevents fence damage by the large tractors and mowers.

To avoid Code Compliance citations:

  • Keep grass and weeds less than 12 inches in height.
  • Trim trees that extend below 14 feet along the ROW (hang over into the street). 

Find more information about property responsibilities and ROW responsibilities.

Mowing Request

For assistance with with getting overgrown vegetation on City's infrastructure mowed: