Midwest City, OK Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Height limit
- 12 inches
- Citation
- Code § 20-2 (IPMC 302.4)
- Noxious weeds
- Prohibited outright
- Enforcement
- City abates, bills owner
- Max penalty
- $200 fine or 15 days jail
Summary
Midwest City caps grass and weeds at 12 inches under its amended Property Maintenance Code. Noxious weeds are banned outright, and the city can cut overgrown lots itself and bill the owner.
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve (12) inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).
Full Breakdown
Section 302.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code, as amended by Midwest City Code of Ordinances § 20-2, requires all premises and exterior property to stay free of weeds or plant growth taller than 12 inches, and prohibits noxious weeds entirely. Weeds are defined as grasses, annual plants and vegetation other than trees or shrubs; cultivated flowers and gardens are excluded. If an owner or responsible party fails to cut and destroy overgrown weeds after a notice of violation, a code official or city-hired contractor can enter the property, cut the weeds, and bill the removal cost to the owner.
Violations & Fines
Ignoring a weed notice lets the city cut the lot itself and bill the owner for removal costs; IPMC violations carry a fine up to $200 plus court costs or up to 15 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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