Landscaping Rules in Scott County, MN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Scott County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Scott County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Homeowners may remove trees on their own land in unincorporated Scott County without a county permit. The real limits fall on shoreland lots near Prior and Spring Lakes, where DNR shoreland rules restrict clearing, and on right-of-way trees.

Scott County Tree Removal Regulations

Some Restrictions

Minn. Rules 6120.3300, subp. 4

Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is not allowed.

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Weed Ordinances

Scott County's agricultural inspector enforces the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law across the unincorporated townships. Owners must control state-designated weeds like Canada thistle and wild parsnip; ignore a notice and the county abates the weeds and bills the land.

Scott County Weed Ordinances

Some Restrictions

Minn. Stat. §18.78, subd. 1

A person owning land, a person occupying land, or a person responsible for the maintenance of public land must manage all noxious weeds, according to the noxious weed categories under section 18.771, on the land at a time and in a manner ordered by an inspector or county-designated employee.

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All Scott County ordinances

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