Weeds, vines, and brush over nine inches in developed areas are a nuisance under Davenport Municipal Code 8.14.015. Iowa's noxious-weed law (Iowa Code Ch. 317) adds county weed-commissioner enforcement.
Davenport treats weeds, vines, brush, and other troublesome growth like tall grass: cut to nine inches or lower in developed areas, or two feet in natural areas and farmland. Bare dirt, dead vegetation, and volunteer trees in front or side yards are also prohibited under 8.14.015. The Neighborhood Services Director enforces and can mow non-compliant lots and bill the owner. Separately, the Iowa Noxious Weed Law (Iowa Code Chapter 317) requires landowners statewide to control designated noxious weeds, enforced by the Scott County weed commissioner through notice, abatement, and charge-back. Registered Native Roots plantings are exempt from the nine-inch rule.
Municipal infraction under 8.14.045: $100 / $200 / $500, each day separate. City abatement costs plus administrative fees are billed and assessed against the property if unpaid.
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