Landscaping Rules in Genesee County, MI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Weed Ordinances
Genesee County has no countywide grass-height limit. Tall grass and noxious weeds are controlled by your city, village or township under Michigan's Noxious Weed Act (Act 359 of 1941, MCL 247.61 et seq.), which lets local governments destroy weeds and lien the owner for the cost.
Weed & Grass Height Set by Township Ordinance
Some RestrictionsMCL 247.61
The governing body of any city, village or township may appoint a competent person to be the commissioner of noxious weeds who shall take the oath required of township, city or village officers.
Water Restrictions
The Genesee County Drain Commissioner's Water & Waste Services (GCDC WWS) serves most Genesee communities and issues summer water-conservation notices that prohibit lawn watering, filling pools, and washing cars during restricted periods.
Water Restrictions in Genesee County, MI
Some RestrictionsGCDC WWS Water Conservation Notice
These restrictions prohibit such activities as watering lawns, gardens, filling swimming pools and washing cars, decks, or siding during the restricted period. All commercial and residential system users are required to conserve water by limiting their water use as instructed in the conservation notice.
Landscaping Rules by City in Genesee County
1 cities in Genesee County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Genesee County ordinances
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