Englewood vs Paramus
How do weed ordinances rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Englewood has fewer restrictions than Paramus.
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 →Paramus, NJ
Bergen County
Paramus requires property owners to control weeds and overgrown vegetation under Chapter 339 Property Maintenance, treating uncontrolled weeds as a nuisance subject to inspection, notice, abatement, and Municipal Court enforcement.
View full Paramus rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| Code Article | Chapter 129, Article III | - |
| Adopting Ordinance | No. 18-16 (2018) | - |
| Scope | Invasive plant species | - |
| Enforcement | Code Enforcement Division | - |
| Code chapter | - | Chapter 339 Property Maintenance |
| Adopted | - | 1969 by Ordinance 608 |
| Drainage rule | - | Swales must stay debris-free |
| Direct prosecution | - | Allowed for health and safety violations |
| Cost recovery | - | Lien against property |
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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.
Paramus FAQ
Are weeds in my drainage swale a violation?
Yes. Chapter 339 specifically requires waterways, brooks, drainage ditches, and swales to be kept free of debris and plantings that obstruct flow, even when those features cross private property.
Will I get a warning before being fined?
Usually yes, but for conditions involving public health or safety the Borough may file a complaint in Municipal Court without prior notice under Chapter 339.
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