Invasive Plant Rules in Summit County, OH (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Summit County, Ohio.

Verified from official government sources

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

Prohibited Species

Summit County declares noxious weeds and rank vegetation over eight inches a public nuisance on improved township property, and on the right-of-way portion of non-improved township property, every year starting May 1st. Sec. 521.10 defines 'noxious weeds' as whatever the Ohio Administrative Code lists as 'Prohibited Noxious Weeds,' and township Zoning Inspectors enforce removal through certified-mail notice and billed abatement.

Summit County OH Noxious Weed and Vegetation Ban

Some Restrictions

Summit County Codified Ordinances Sec. 521.10(a)(1)-(2), (b)

(1) “Noxious weeds” means those plants defined as “Prohibited Noxious Weeds” in Section 901:5-37-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code. (2) “Rank vegetation” means any growth of weeds or grass to a height of eight inches or higher on any improved property. ... (b) The County of Summit has hereby determined that the presence of noxious weeds or rank vegetation on any improved property in a...

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Invasive Plant Rules by City in Summit County

1 cities in Summit County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

AkronPop. 190,469

1 verified rule • Prohibited Species

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