Elgin prohibits noxious weeds at any height. All other weeds/grass over 8 inches violate code. Noxious weeds include ragweed, Canada thistle, sow thistle, bindweed, hoary cress, leafy spurge, and Russian knapweed.
Elgin's weed ordinance prohibits noxious weeds at any height. Noxious weeds include ragweed (giant and common), Canada thistle (all varieties), perennial sow thistle, European bindweed, hoary cress, leafy spurge, and Russian knapweed. All other weeds and grass must be under 8 inches. When a violation is repeated within 12 months, citations of $50-$750 per occurrence are issued. The city follows the Illinois Noxious Weed Act (505 ILCS 100).
Noxious weeds: citation at any height. Repeat violations: $50-$750 per occurrence.
Elgin, IL
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