Invasive Plant Rules in Babylon, NY (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Babylon, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Bamboo Restrictions
Planting or growing running bamboo is banned Town of Babylon-wide unless it's fully contained in an approved planter or barrier, and even contained bamboo must stay 10 feet from property lines.
Town of Babylon Running Bamboo Ban
Heavy RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 145-3
Effective upon the date that this provision shall become law, the planting or growing of bamboo shall be prohibited within the Town of Babylon unless: A. The root system of such bamboo plant is entirely contained within an above-ground-level planter, barrier or other vessel... C. ...all bamboo plants shall be located, trimmed and maintained so that no part of the plant (including stalks, branch...
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