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Cedar Rapids, IA Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max height
12 inches
Noxious weeds
Always prohibited
Non-compliance remedy
City cuts and bills owner
Code basis
IPMC § 302.4 local amendment

Summary

Cedar Rapids caps weeds and grass on any lot at 12 inches and bans noxious weeds outright, with the city empowered to cut overgrowth and bill the property owner after notice.

Section 302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 107.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 24).

Full Breakdown

The Housing and Property Maintenance Code's local amendment to IPMC § 302.4 requires every lot's premises and exterior property to be kept free of weeds or plant growth taller than 12 inches, and bans noxious weeds regardless of height. After a code official serves a notice of violation, an owner or agent who fails to cut and destroy the overgrowth can be prosecuted under § 107.3, and the city may send crews to cut the weeds and bill the removal cost to the responsible owner or agent.

Violations & Fines

Failure to comply with a weed notice of violation is prosecuted under § 107.3; the city may then send crews to cut the overgrowth and charge the removal cost to the property owner or responsible agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can grass or weeds get in Cedar Rapids?
No more than 12 inches; noxious weeds are prohibited outright regardless of height, under Housing and Property Maintenance Code § 302.4.
What happens if overgrown weeds aren't cut after a notice?
The city can enter the property, cut and destroy the weeds, and bill the owner or responsible agent for the removal cost.

Sources & Official References

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