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Invasive Plant Rules in Richland, WA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Prohibited Species

In the City of Richland, Washington, keeping or allowing morning glory, tackweed, Russian thistle, or any other noxious weed to grow on a property is a declared public nuisance under Richland Municipal Code § 10.04.040(O) whenever it poses a health or safety hazard. Development Services can order removal through the city's nuisance abatement process.

Richland Noxious Weed Nuisance Rule

Some Restrictions

Richland Municipal Code § 10.04.040(O)

O. The keeping or permitting the existence of morning glory, tackweed, Russian thistle, or other noxious weed, growing or otherwise, which is a health or safety hazard to persons or property;

Looking for Benton County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Richland city rules.

Invasive Plant Rules in Benton County