Landscaping Rules in Bloomington, MN (2026)
2 verified landscaping rules for Bloomington, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Boulevard trees are managed jointly by the city and property owners. Diseased trees (EAB, Dutch Elm, Oak Wilt) are removed under the city's Tree Disease Management program at no charge. City Code §18.04 authorizes orders to treat or remove diseased trees. §18.06 regulates tree planting. MN §561.04 imposes treble damages for unauthorized removal of others' trees.
Bloomington Tree Removal Regulations
Some RestrictionsCity of Bloomington, MN — Forestry / Tree Regulations
It is unlawful to plant any of the following trees within the city: Ginkgo, Boxelder, Eastern cottonwood, Lombardy poplar, Buckthorn (common or European), Buckthorn (glossy), Ash (all species). The City Code prohibits the following in public areas: Damaging, cutting, carving, killing or injuring the bark of any tree or plant. Pruning and removal of ash trees/wood may be conducted from September...
Weed Ordinances
Bloomington enforces weed abatement under local and state law. MN Stat. §18.75 (Noxious Weed Law) enforced by county agricultural inspectors.
Bloomington Weed Ordinances
Some RestrictionsMinn. Stat. § 18.75 (Noxious Weeds — Purpose)
It is the policy of the legislature that residents of the state be protected from the injurious effects of noxious weeds on public health, the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, and other property. Sections 18.76 to 18.91 contain procedures for controlling and eradicating noxious weeds on all lands within the state.
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