Westerville permits native plant and pollinator gardens in residential yards. No ordinance mandates turf grass. Gardens must still comply with the 8-inch weed height standard in maintained lawn areas and not obstruct sight triangles.
Westerville does not prohibit naturalized landscaping, wildflower meadows, or pollinator gardens. Ohio native plants including milkweed, coneflower, black-eyed Susan, and switchgrass are encouraged. To avoid nuisance-weed citations, intentional native gardens should be defined with edging, signage, or mulch borders distinguishing them from neglected lawns. Code Enforcement uses discretion when evaluating naturalized areas. Trees and shrubs near intersections must maintain sight clearance under Chapter 351.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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