Landscaping Rules in Orange County, NY (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Orange County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Weed Ordinances
Orange County doesn't set a blanket lawn-height limit. Article III, Section 2(8)(e) of the Sanitary Code only caps weeds and plant growth at 10 inches once the Commissioner of Health has designated a property's area infested with rodents, insects, vermin or other pests, to cut off harborage that lets infestations spread.
Orange County Weed Growth Control Rule
Light RestrictionsOrange County Sanitary Code, Article III § 2(8)(e) (Orange County Local Law No. 3 of 2017)
(e) If an area is deemed infested with rodents, insects, vermin or other pests by the Orange County Commissioner of Health, all such premises and immediate exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches, so as to prevent rodent harborage. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; howeve...
Native Plants
Native plantings are encouraged in Orange County NY but not mandated. DEC regulates invasive species under 6 NYCRR Part 575. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County and the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum promote native habitat programs.
landscaping/native-plants
Few Restrictions6 NYCRR Part 575 - Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Species (NYSDEC)
Invasive species are non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, the economy or human health. Invasives come from all around the world. As international trade increases, so does the rate of invasive species introductions. Invasive species threaten nearly every aspect of our world and are one of the greatest threats to New York's biodiversity. They cause or contribute to: Habitat ...
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