Blaine, MN Landscaping Rules: Grass Height Limits (2026)

Under Blaine City Code Sec. 90-34, all turf grasses, pollinator lawns, and weeds growing to a greater height than eight (8) inches, measured from the base at ground level to the tip of the stalk, stem, blade, or leaf, are declared a public nuisance and unlawful. Grasses or weeds that have gone or are about to go to seed are also a nuisance. The eight-inch standard mirrors Minnesota Statutes Sec. 412.925, which prohibits weeds or grasses taller than eight inches except as part of an approved managed natural landscape. When the city manager or an authorized representative finds a violation, Sec. 90-35 requires a written notice be served on the owner, lessee, or occupant directing how and when the nuisance must be controlled. If the owner does not comply, the city may abate the nuisance and assess the cost back to the property. Intentional native lawns and managed natural landscapes approved under the city's land management plan process are exempt and may exceed eight inches. To report tall grass, residents contact Community Standards.