Invasive Plant Rules in Franklin Township, PA (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Bamboo Restrictions
In Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, running bamboo (Phyllostachys and Pseudosasa genera) cannot be planted or allowed to exist within 40 feet of the edge of any public roadway, and every plant, contained or not, must stay at least 10 feet from any property line. Violators face a Magisterial District Judge fine up to $1,000 per day.
Franklin Township Running Bamboo Setback Ban
Significant RestrictionsFranklin Township Code §§ 10-302, 10-303
Bamboo shall not be planted, maintained, or otherwise be permitted to exist within 40 feet of the edge of the pavement or traveled portion of any public roadway in the Township. Any bamboo owner whose property contains bamboo shall remove and abate the growth of the bamboo within 40 feet of edge of the pavement or traveled portion of a public road in the Township. ... Whether planted or growing...
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