Invasive Plant Rules in Joliet, IL (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Joliet, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Prohibited Species
Sec. 26-128(k) bars planting invasive woody species such as buckthorn anywhere in Joliet and requires them to be removed and controlled wherever they appear, while a companion provision lets anyone clear invasive woody plants from their property without a tree removal permit.
Joliet Invasive Woody Plant Control Rules
Significant RestrictionsJoliet, IL Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-128(k)(1)
(1)Invasive woody plants. Invasive plants cause ecological disruption to natural ecosystems. The type of impact varies based on the species and the traits of that species. The woody invasive species list is included in the urban forest management plan. These species shall not be planted, should be removed, and controlled to reduce impacts to other vegetation.
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