Aurora prohibits noxious weeds and overgrown vegetation over 6 inches on developed properties. State-listed noxious weeds must be controlled under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act.
Aurora City Code Chapter 94 declares tall grass, weeds, and rank vegetation over 6 inches on developed property a public nuisance. Additionally, under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act (CRS 35-5.5), property owners must control List A (eradicate), List B (manage to prevent spread), and List C noxious weeds. Common targets in Aurora include myrtle spurge, Russian olive, leafy spurge, diffuse knapweed, and jointed goatgrass. Aurora Weed Management inspects properties and works with Arapahoe and Adams county weed districts. Violators receive a Notice to Control with a compliance date, typically 10 to 15 days. Failure to treat can lead to city abatement, treatment costs assessed as a lien, and civil penalties. Herbicide application near waterways must follow state label restrictions and Aurora's stormwater rules.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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