Warren, MI Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Article III, adopted by Ord. No. 80-830 on March 11, 2025, defines "overgrowth" in Sec. 61 and the urban forestry committee's prohibited species list. Sec. 21-48 prohibits any responsible party (owner, operator or occupant) from causing or allowing the growth or accumulation of noxious weeds and/or rubbish on the premises. Sec. 21-49 sets the abatement mechanism: each March the city publishes notice that it will remove uncut noxious weeds and overgrowth after May 1 of that year and bill the responsible party, and before abating it must post a violation notice on the property giving at least 24 hours' notice for weed violations (ten days for rubbish accumulation), stating the nature and location of the violation and a contact for information.

A responsible party can appeal an abatement assessment in writing to the public service director within 21 days. Sec. 21-50 makes violations strict liability offenses, meaning intent is not an element. Sec. 8727 sanctions, on top of the city's abatement costs.