Lane County, OR Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Weed height trigger
- Over 10 inches
- Listed species
- Poison oak/ivy, tansy, thistle, blackberry
- Code section
- LC 9.057.574 / 9.057.576(C)
- Blackberry rule
- Not across property line/thoroughfare
- Abatement notice
- 10 days to comply
Summary
Lane Code 9.057.574 defines weeds more than ten inches high as "noxious vegetation," along with poison oak or ivy, tansy ragwort, thistle, and encroaching blackberry. In UGBs and RR/RA-zoned areas, owners may not permit noxious vegetation on their property.
"Noxious Vegetation" means: A. Weeds more than ten (10) inches high. ... C. Poison Oak or Poison Ivy. D. Tansy Ragwort. E. Blackberry bushes that extend into a public thoroughfare or across a property line. F. Thistle.
Full Breakdown
Under Lane Code 9.057.574, "Noxious Vegetation" includes weeds more than ten inches high; grass more than ten inches high; poison oak or poison ivy; tansy ragwort; blackberry bushes that extend into a public thoroughfare or across a property line; and thistle. LC 9.057.576(C) makes noxious vegetation on public or private property a nuisance in areas within city urban growth boundaries, or developed/committed areas designated Community or zoned RR-5, RR-2, RR-1 or RA in the 1987 Rural Comprehensive Plan. No owner or person in charge may allow it to be on the property or encroach into the abutting right-of-way. The county's road vegetation program also targets these species in road clear zones.
Violations & Fines
Class 1 failure to comply under LC Chapter 5; after 10 days' notice the County may abate the nuisance and place a lien for the costs plus an administrative fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens if I ignore a weed notice?
Sources & Official References
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