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Weed Ordinances: St. Clair Shores vs Warren

How do weed ordinances rules compare between St. Clair Shores, MI and Warren, MI?

St. Clair Shores and Warren have similar restriction levels.

St. Clair Shores, MI

Macomb County

Some Restrictions

Weed abatement in Michigan is a township/city/village power, not a county one. Under the state Noxious Weeds Act (MCL 247.61 et seq.), a municipality (not Macomb County) may appoint a weed commissioner, order owners to destroy listed weeds, abate them, and place a lien for the cost on the land.

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Warren, MI

Macomb County

Some Restrictions

Weed abatement in Michigan is a township/city/village power, not a county one. Under the state Noxious Weeds Act (MCL 247.61 et seq.), a municipality (not Macomb County) may appoint a weed commissioner, order owners to destroy listed weeds, abate them, and place a lien for the cost on the land.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactSt. Clair ShoresWarren
Governing lawMCL 247.61 et seq. (Act 359)MCL 247.61 et seq. (Act 359)
Who abatesTownship / city / villageTownship / city / village
Refusal fineUp to $100 (MCL 247.64)Up to $100 (MCL 247.64)
Cost recoveryLien on the landLien on the land
County programNone (not county-run)None (not county-run)

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St. Clair Shores FAQ

Does Macomb County enforce weed control?

No. Under Michigan's Noxious Weeds Act, cities, villages, and townships appoint weed commissioners and abate weeds. Macomb County does not run a residential weed-abatement program; contact your municipality.

What can happen if I ignore a weed notice?

The local weed commissioner may enter the land and destroy the weeds, bill you, and lien the property. Refusing to destroy noxious weeds carries a fine of up to $100 under MCL 247.64(3), or a municipal civil-infraction fine.

Warren FAQ

Does Macomb County enforce weed control?

No. Under Michigan's Noxious Weeds Act, cities, villages, and townships appoint weed commissioners and abate weeds. Macomb County does not run a residential weed-abatement program; contact your municipality.

What can happen if I ignore a weed notice?

The local weed commissioner may enter the land and destroy the weeds, bill you, and lien the property. Refusing to destroy noxious weeds carries a fine of up to $100 under MCL 247.64(3), or a municipal civil-infraction fine.

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