Prescott Valley, AZ Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Section 9-04-020(B)(1) of the Prescott Valley Town Code requires the owner, lessee or occupant to control weeds and yard waste on the property and on adjacent sidewalks, alleys and unpaved portions of streets. In doing so, the occupant cannot allow grass or weeds to exceed twelve (12) inches in height and must keep weeds or yard waste from being carried or deposited by the elements upon any public place. Section 9-04-010(J) defines weeds as any vegetation that is, or is liable to be, detrimental, destructive or unsightly and difficult to control or eradicate.

The definition names bull thistle, cocklebur, foxtail, horseweed, lambsquarters, London rocket, mallow, milkweed, pigweed, mustards, prickly lettuce, ragweed, russian thistle, shephardspurse, sowthistle and willow weed, and reaches noxious weeds defined in A.R.S. 3-201, regardless of whether the owner regards the growth as desirable. Section 9-04-010(K) defines yard waste to include grass and vegetation clippings, weeds, twigs, leaves, limbs and branches. Dry vegetation that harbors insects or rodents or becomes a fire hazard is covered by the same subsection. The Neighborhood Services Director enforces by written notice at least thirty (30) days before the compliance date, and Section 9-04-060 gives a right to appeal to an independent Hearing Officer before that date.