Landscaping Rules in Newark, OH (2026)
2 verified landscaping rules for Newark, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Grass Height Limits
Newark Property Maintenance Code (Ch. 1448, IPMC §302.4) limits grass and weeds to 8 inches in height on developed residential lots. Failure to mow after notice lets the city contract the work and bill the owner with a 100% administrative surcharge under Ord. 24-36.
Newark Tall Grass and Weed Limits
Some RestrictionsWeed Ordinances
Newark Property Maintenance Code Ch. 1448 (IPMC §302.4) treats grass and weeds over 8 inches as a violation. Noxious weeds listed under Ohio Administrative Code 901:5-37-01 (e.g., poison hemlock, Canada thistle, common ragweed) are independently enforceable.
Newark Weed and Vegetation Standards
Some RestrictionsLooking for Licking County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Newark city rules.
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