American redditors, how do you feel about grass mowing enforced by law?

Personally I think grass is about as useless and wasteful as any plants could ever be, especially if you live in a state where water seems to be scarce all the time like in California. Grass uses tons of water and is not particularly drought-resistant. Better to plant clover or something else.

But to answer your question directly: if you’re going to have grass in your yard, yes, you should at least make the effort to keep it neat.