Englewood's Article III on Invasive Plants restricts planting, cultivating, and growing designated invasive species, layered atop standard nuisance-weed rules in Chapter 129.
In November 2018, Englewood adopted Ordinance No. 18-16 creating Article III of Chapter 129, focused on Invasive Plants. The article restricts planting, cultivation, and growing of plant species deemed invasive within City limits, complementing the broader weed and brush nuisance provisions in Chapter 129. Property owners must remove or control listed invasive species and may not introduce them on Englewood property. Code Enforcement investigates complaints and issues notices that may lead to abatement and cost recovery if violations persist.
Planting or cultivating listed invasive species, allowing weeds to overtake a yard, or refusing to remove invasive growth after a City notice.
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