5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Genesee County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Genesee County does not set rules for where residents store trash carts or how long bins may sit at the curb. Cart storage, screening and setout timing are governed by your city, village or township ordinance and by your contracted waste hauler's rules.
Genesee County has no countywide blight ordinance. Property blight, dilapidated structures and junk accumulation are regulated by your city, village or township under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3101 et seq.) and each community's own property-maintenance or nuisance code — not by the county.
MCL 125.3203(1)
The provisions of this act shall be reasonable and shall be based upon a plan designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare.
Genesee County has no countywide vacant-lot maintenance ordinance. Mowing, debris removal and upkeep of empty lots are enforced by your city, village or township. Many county-owned tax-foreclosed lots are managed by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority.
Genesee County sets no countywide garage-sale ordinance. Permit requirements, the number of sales allowed per year and sign rules are set by your city, village or township. Many Genesee communities require no permit but cap the number of sales annually.
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.
MCL 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.
1 cities in Genesee County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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