Springdale, AR Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- General rule
- No unsightly weeds/plant growth
- Ag-adjacent cap
- 12 inches within 12 feet
- Fence rows
- Must stay clear of weeds/brush
- Enforcement
- Code enforcement, police, building official
- Penalty basis
- Each day is a separate offense
Summary
Springdale bans unsightly weeds and plant growth on every lot in the city under Chapter 42's nuisance definition, and caps agricultural land bordering platted subdivisions or residential zoning at 12 inches within 12 feet of that boundary.
Owners or occupants of real property contained within the city shall keep their property maintained free of unsightly weeds and plant growth as defined by chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Springdale except that on all properties not located within platted subdivisions, not zoned residential, and which are being used primarily for agricultural purposes, the owner or occupant of said property shall not allow weeds or plant growth over 12 inches in height within 12 feet from any adjacent property located in a platted subdivision or which is zoned residential or is a city street right-of-way, and shall keep all fence rows located thereon free of grass, weeds, and brush.
(Ord. No. 3691, 6-14-05; Ord. No. 5334, § 1, 11-13-18)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 145).
Full Breakdown
Section 91-62 requires every owner or occupant of real property in Springdale to keep the property free of "unsightly weeds and plant growth" as defined in Chapter 42: a nuisance standard, not a fixed number, for most lots. The only explicit height cap applies to land outside platted subdivisions that isn't zoned residential and is used primarily for agriculture: weeds or plant growth there can't exceed 12 inches within 12 feet of an adjoining platted subdivision, residentially zoned parcel, or city street right-of-way, and fence rows on that land must stay clear of grass, weeds and brush.
Violations & Fines
Chapter 91 weed violations carry Section 1-9 penalties, and each day the condition continues is a separate offense: code enforcement, police or the chief building official can cite repeatedly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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