The village hereby finds that tall grass, weeds and other vegetation can have a blighting effect on neighborhoods and can provide a refuge for vermin and insects. The purpose of this chapter is to secure the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents and property owners of the village by regulating the height at which grass, weeds and other nonexempt vegetation is allowed to grow in certain areas of the village.
(Ord. 91.101, passed 6-4-2019)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
NOXIOUS WEEDS. Includes, but shall not be limited to, Canada thistle (Circium arvense), dodders (any species of Cuscuta), mustards (charlock, black mustard and Indian mustard, species of Brassica or Sinapis), wild carrot (Daucus carota), bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis), hoary alyssum (Berteroa incana), ragweed (Ambrosia elatior L.) and poison ivy (Rhus toxicodendron), poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) or other plant which, in the opinion of the Village Council and taking into account the provisions of the Noxious Weeds Act, Public Act 359 of 1941, being MCL 247.61 et seq., as amended, is regarded and recognized as a common nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 91.01) (Ord. 36, passed 12-20-2005)
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