Weed Ordinance
Section 1. Weeds-Declared a Nuisance: Any noxious weeds in excess of
12 inches in height found growing on any lot or tract of land in the Township
of Roscommon which is zoned: R-1, R-2, R-3, C1 or C2 are hereby declared to be a nuisance, and it shall be unlawful to permit any such weeds to remain in any such state.
Section 2. Grass: It shall be unlawful for anyone to permit grass to grow to a height exceeding 12 inches on any lot or tract of land in the Township of Roscommon which is zoned: R-1, R-2, R-3, C1 or C2. Grass exceeding such height is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
Section 3. Abatement: It shall be the duty of each owner, possessor or occcupier of land and every person having charge of any land within the Township of Roscommon which is zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, C1 or C2, to cut all grass and noxious weeds exceeding such height on or before May 20 of each year and as often as necessary.
If the grass and weeds are not cut as required by this Ordinance, the duly authorized contractor engaged by the Township may enter upon the land and cause all such weeds and grass to be cut.
Section 4. Expenses: All expenses of such cutting including any and all costs incurred in the removal or relocation of debris, junk or other miscellaneous obstructions which would be necessary or convenient to carry out the requirements of this Ordinance shall be paid by the owner of such land plus an administrative charge of $100.00 per residential parcel and $200.00 per year
commercial parcel, per cutting.
Contact the Township for notice posting and possible liens for charges not paid.