Bloomington enforces weed abatement under local and state law. MN Stat. §18.75 (Noxious Weed Law) enforced by county agricultural inspectors.
Bloomington requires property owners to keep lots free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation. MN Stat. §18.75 to 18.91 (Noxious Weed Law) designates species that must be controlled - county agricultural inspectors enforce statewide. Annual weed abatement notices sent by city. City crews abate non-compliant properties and charge owners via lien. Native plant gardens and pollinator gardens may require registration to avoid code complaints. Growing season enforcement: May through October.
Notice to abate. City clears at owner’s expense ($200 to $1,000+). Noxious weed violations: county enforcement.
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington is heavily impacted by MSP International Airport. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) manages noise abatement. MN §473.192 requires acoust...
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington City Code §12.99 prohibits animal noise that can be heard outside the building or premises and occurs repeatedly over at least 14 minutes at an a...
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington enforces quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM weekdays and 9 PM–9 AM weekends. Power equipment including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, and snow blowers...
Bloomington, MN
Construction with power equipment allowed weekdays 7 AM–10 PM and Saturdays 9 AM–9 PM. No construction permitted on Sundays. Bloomington City Code §10.29.02 ...
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Bloomington, MN
Bloomington prohibits many commercial vehicles on residential property including boom trucks, cargo trucks, dump trucks, semi-tractors, tow trucks, and mobil...
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