Englewood vs Mahwah
How do weed ordinances rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Mahwah, NJ?
Englewood and Mahwah have similar restriction levels.
Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood's Article III on Invasive Plants restricts planting, cultivating, and growing designated invasive species, layered atop standard nuisance-weed rules in Chapter 129.
View full Englewood rules →Mahwah, NJ
Bergen County
Mahwah prohibits noxious weeds on all property and treats vegetation over 10 inches as a property maintenance violation subject to abatement.
View full Mahwah rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Mahwah |
|---|---|---|
| Code Article | Chapter 129, Article III | - |
| Adopting Ordinance | No. 18-16 (2018) | - |
| Scope | Invasive plant species | - |
| Enforcement | Code Enforcement Division | - |
| Noxious weeds | - | Prohibited at any height |
| General growth limit | - | 10 inches |
| Code chapter | - | Chapter 10 Building/Housing |
| Abatement | - | Owner billed for cleanup |
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Englewood FAQ
Does Englewood ban specific invasive plants?
Yes. Article III of Chapter 129, adopted by Ordinance 18-16 in 2018, restricts planting, cultivating, and growing designated invasive plant species within Englewood.
How are weed and invasive complaints filed in Englewood?
Residents call the Property Maintenance/Housing Division at 201-871-6692, and a code officer inspects the property and issues a notice if violations are found.
Can the City remove invasive growth itself?
If an owner fails to comply with a notice, Englewood may abate the nuisance and assess the cost against the property as a lien.
Mahwah FAQ
What counts as a noxious weed in Mahwah?
Mahwah's ordinance prohibits noxious weeds without listing each species. Common targets include invasive species like ragweed, poison ivy in maintained areas, and any plant flagged by the Property Maintenance Department.
How do I report an overgrown property in Mahwah?
Contact Mahwah's Planning, Zoning & Property Maintenance Department at 201-529-5757, Option 5. Inspectors will investigate, issue notices, and pursue abatement when warranted.
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