Dearborn prohibits noxious weeds including ragweed, poison ivy, and other state-listed species, and requires property owners to abate weed growth over about 8 inches or face city cutting and billing.
Michigan's Noxious Weed Law authorizes townships and cities to require destruction of designated noxious weeds such as common and giant ragweed, Canada thistle, leafy spurge, and poison ivy. Dearborn's local ordinance implements this with general weed height limits and specific mention of noxious species. Property owners who fail to remove noxious weeds after notice may have the city perform the work at the owner's expense. The ordinance applies year round but is enforced primarily during growing season. Tall grass, weeds over 8 inches, and seed-bearing ragweed are common complaint triggers. Community gardens, prairie restoration projects, and intentional meadows must be documented and maintained to avoid nuisance classification. Herbicide application should follow Michigan Department of Agriculture label rules and avoid drift onto neighboring property.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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