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Invasive Plant Rules in Georgetown, KY (2026)

1 verified invasive plant rules for Georgetown, Kentucky, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Prohibited Species

Georgetown keeps no list of banned invasive plants. Its weed section names state-designated noxious plants such as Johnson grass, multiflora rose and kudzu, says they are not per se prohibited, and treats their presence as evidence of untended, rank or unmanaged vegetation, which is a violation of the property maintenance code.

Georgetown KY Noxious Plants Named in Weed Code

Light Restrictions

Georgetown Code § 8-165 (IPMC § 302.4, legislative purpose)

There are a limited number of plant species that constitute serious agriculture pests, which in some instances may adversely affect human health or safety. Further, this section promotes the use of native vegetation, including native grasses and wildflowers, in managed yards and landscapes for the preservation and restoration of our natural plant communities. This section does not promote the u...