Noxious weeds in Franklin County are regulated under ORC 971.33 and ORC 5579.04, enforced by township trustees and municipal code officers. Columbus City Code 913 requires owners to control weeds; failure triggers cut-and-lien procedures identical to tall grass enforcement.
Ohio Revised Code 5579.04 authorizes township trustees to cause destruction of noxious weeds growing on any land in the township and charge costs to the owner. Ohio Department of Agriculture lists noxious weeds including Canada thistle, poison hemlock, giant ragweed, and Japanese knotweed. Columbus and other municipalities enforce through code enforcement officers who inspect complaints, issue notices, and arrange contracted cutting when owners do not comply. Beyond noxious species, general vegetation over 12 inches (Columbus) or 8 inches (most suburbs) is treated as a nuisance. Abatement costs are certified to the Franklin County Auditor as tax liens. Native and ornamental landscaping in a planned garden is not subject to height limits as long as it is managed and does not include invasive noxious species.
Abatement cost plus 200 dollar administrative fee in Columbus. Townships may charge actual contractor fees plus 25 percent under ORC 5579.08. Unpaid amounts attach as liens on the next property tax bill.
Franklin County, OH
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