Des Plaines prohibits weeds and rank vegetation over 8 inches and requires control of noxious weeds listed under the Illinois Noxious Weed Law (505 ILCS 100). Property owners must remove or treat designated noxious species.
Under Des Plaines property maintenance regulations and the Illinois Noxious Weed Law (505 ILCS 100), property owners must control listed noxious weeds including Canada thistle, musk thistle, perennial sow thistle, kudzu, marijuana (cannabis sativa volunteer plants), giant ragweed, and others as designated. All weeds and rank vegetation must be kept under 8 inches in height. Common ragweed and other allergenic plants are also subject to nuisance enforcement. Code enforcement issues notices requiring abatement, and the city may treat or remove weeds at owner expense. Native plants and intentional gardens with managed plans are typically exempt. Contact Community and Economic Development at (847) 391-5380.
Noxious weed and tall vegetation violations typically result in fines of $75 to $500 plus city abatement costs. Repeat violations may incur daily fines until corrected and become liens against the property.
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