What vegetation counts as noxious growth under Ordinance No. 138?

Noxious growth includes grass/weeds over 12 inches, poison oak/ivy, blackberry crossing property lines or into thoroughfares, and vegetation creating health, fire, or traffic hazards.

When will the City start abating noxious growth at my property?

City abatement begins June 17, 2026, which is 10 days after the last publication on June 7, 2026.

Will I be charged if the City abates my property's vegetation?

Yes; the property owner is liable for the cost of abatement and may be billed by the City.

Ordinance — Westfir

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Westfir City Ordinance No. 138 declares specified noxious growths (overgrown grass, poison oak/ivy, certain blackberries, hazardous vegetation) a nuisance and makes property owners responsible to abate them; the city will begin abatement on June 17, 2026 at owner expense.

Key Takeaways

Noxious growths (over 12-inch grass, poison oak/ivy) are declared nuisances
Owners/persons in charge must abate or be charged for city abatement
City abatement at owner expense begins June 17, 2026
Owners are jointly and severally liable for abatement costs
Agricultural crops excluded unless they create hazards

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Westfir

If you don't respond

If the property still has noxious growth after June 17, 2026, the City will abate the vegetation at the owner's expense; owners will be billed for abatement costs and remain liable.

What to do next

1
Inspect your property for listed vegetation
Before June 17, 2026, check for grass over 12 inches, poison oak/ivy, blackberries into thoroughfares, or hazardous vegetation.
2
Abate problematic vegetation yourself or hire help
Remove or trim listed noxious growth prior to June 17, 2026 to avoid city abatement charges.
3
Contact the City for questions or possible exemptions
Reach out to the City of Westfir before June 17, 2026 to clarify agricultural crop exclusions or abatement procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What vegetation counts as noxious growth under Ordinance No. 138?: Noxious growth includes grass/weeds over 12 inches, poison oak/ivy, blackberry crossing property lines or into thoroughfares, and vegetation creating health, fire, or traffic hazards.
When will the City start abating noxious growth at my property?: City abatement begins June 17, 2026, which is 10 days after the last publication on June 7, 2026.
Will I be charged if the City abates my property's vegetation?: Yes; the property owner is liable for the cost of abatement and may be billed by the City.

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Legal terms in this notice

Noxious growth: Specified vegetation declared a nuisance, e.g., overgrown grass, poison oak/ivy, hazardous plants.
Jointly and severally liable: Each responsible person can be held individually or together for the full cost of abatement.
Abate: To remove or correct the nuisance condition (cutting/removing vegetation).

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE:WESTFIR CITY ORDINANCE NO. 138PERTAINING TO NOXIOUS GROWTHS, GRASS AND WEEDSBy City ordinance, no person in charge of real property shall allow noxious growth on the property. Noxious growth is hereby declared a nuisance. It shall be the duty of any owner or person in charge of real property to abate noxious growth from said property. The owner and person in charge shall be jointly and severally liable for the cost of abatement as provided in this ordinance. Noxious growth is defined as: a) grass and weeds more than 12 inches high; b) poison oak and poison ivy; c) blackberry bushes that extend into a public thoroughfare or cross a property line; and d) vegetation that is a health hazard, a fire hazard, or a traffic hazard because it impairs the view of the public thoroughfare or otherwise makes the use of the thoroughfare hazardous. Noxious growth does not include vegetation that constitutes an agricultural crop unless that vegetation is a health hazard, a fire hazard, or a traffic hazard. The City of Westfir intends to abate noxious growth at the expense of the property owner, 10 days after the last publication of this notice in a local newspaper of record. (Last publication date is June 7, 2026; City abatement begins June 17, 2026.)May 10, June 7 2026LEUG0515481