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Landscaping Rules in St. Michael, MN (2026)

4 verified landscaping rules for St. Michael, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Grass Height Limits

St. Michael Code Sec. 91.35-91.44 enforce the state noxious-weed law and limit grass and weed height to 8 inches on any property with a structure and 12 inches on all other properties. Violators receive a 7-day notice; the city mows after that at owner expense.

Saint Michael Grass and Weed Height Limit (8 in / 12 in)

Some Restrictions

Weed Ordinances

St. Michael enforces Minnesota's Noxious Weed Law (Minn. Stat. ch. 18.75-.91) through Sec. 91.35-91.44. Listed noxious weeds (Canada thistle, leafy spurge, knapweed, common tansy, etc.) must be eradicated regardless of height.

Saint Michael Noxious Weed Enforcement

Some Restrictions

Water Restrictions

Calendar sprinkling is mandatory in St. Michael from June 1 through September 30 under the Joint Powers Water Board (St. Michael, Albertville, Hanover). Even-numbered addresses water on even-numbered calendar days; odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered calendar days.

Saint Michael Sprinkling Restrictions (June 1 - Sept 30)

Some Restrictions

Native Plants

Sec. 155.031 requires single-family lots to maintain vegetation in the city right-of-way and along a 5-foot perimeter of the property, except where the driveway access runs. Lots wider than 65 feet must include at least two trees with 4 inches of combined diameter in the front yard.

Saint Michael Native Landscape and Right-of-Way Plantings

Some Restrictions

Looking for Wright County county-wide rules?

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

Landscaping Rules in Wright County