Invasive Plant Rules in Pontiac, MI (2026)
1 verified invasive plant rules for Pontiac, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Tree-of-Heaven Removal
Pontiac's Zoning Ordinance does not ban Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Section 4.411(L), Undesirable Plantings, simply lists it by name among species whose use in new landscaping is 'not encouraged' because they are invasive to natural habitats, disrupt drainage, or are pest-prone, alongside Norway maple, silver maple and Russian olive.
Pontiac Flags Tree of Heaven as Undesirable Planting
Few RestrictionsPontiac Zoning Ordinance § 4.411(L)
L. Undesirable Plantings. The use of landscape plantings that are invasive to natural habitats, that cause disruption to storm drainage, or that are susceptible to pests or disease is not encouraged. The following landscape plantings exhibit such characteristics, and therefore their use is not encouraged in the City: Common Name Scientific Name ... Tree of heaven Ailanthus altissima
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