Landscaping Rules in Macomb County, MI (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Macomb County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Weed Ordinances
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.
Weed Ordinances in Macomb County
Some RestrictionsMCL 247.64(1), Noxious Weeds Act 359 of 1941
If the owner, agent, or occupant refuses to destroy the noxious weeds, the commissioner shall enter upon the land and destroy the noxious weeds. Expenses incurred in the destruction shall be paid by the owner of the land, and the township, city, or village of which the commissioner is an officer shall have a lien against the land.
Native Plants
Macomb County government does not restrict planting native species, and Michigan's noxious-weed law expressly protects milkweed. The County and MSU Extension promote native and pollinator plantings; any 'tidy yard' limits on naturalized landscaping come from your city, village, or township, not the County.
Native Plants in Macomb County
Few RestrictionsMCL 247.62(2), Noxious Weeds Act 359 of 1941 (as amended 2024)
Noxious weeds does not include milkweed (any species of the genus Asclepias).
Landscaping Rules by City in Macomb County
2 cities in Macomb County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Macomb County ordinances
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