Saint Paul enforces weed abatement under local and state law. MN Stat. §18.75 (Noxious Weed Law) enforced by county agricultural inspectors.
Saint Paul requires property owners to keep lots free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation. MN Stat. §18.75 to 18.91 (Noxious Weed Law) designates species that must be controlled - county agricultural inspectors enforce statewide. Annual weed abatement notices sent by city. City crews abate non-compliant properties and charge owners via lien. Native plant gardens and pollinator gardens may require registration to avoid code complaints. Growing season enforcement: May through October.
Notice to abate. City clears at owner’s expense ($200 to $1,000+). Noxious weed violations: county enforcement.
Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul's zoning and property maintenance codes do not restrict residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays at single-family homes. Politi...
Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul has no specific City ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. The principal restrictions come from HOA and condo covenants un...
Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul has no citywide ordinance restricting residential holiday lights at single-family homes. Restrictions arise principally from HOA and condo covenan...
Saint Paul, MN
Outdoor kitchens in Saint Paul require separate trade permits from the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI): building permit for structural elements, m...
Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul has no specific ordinance regulating residential offset smokers or pellet grills at single-family homes. Multi-unit balcony smokers face the same ...
Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul enforces the Minnesota State Fire Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 7511), which adopts the International Fire Code. IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking...
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