Weed Regulations / Notice

**OFFICIAL NOTICE**

CITY OF OAK CREEK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:

(a)       In addition to the weeds mentioned to be noxious under s. 66.96(1), Wisconsin Statutes, the following weeds are also declared to be noxious weeds within the boundaries of the City of Oak Creek:  Bull Thistle, Wild Carrot, Sour Dock, Wild Mustard, Chickory, Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, Sow Thistle, Burdock.

(b)       Except as provided in sub. (c), all weeds and grass in platted subdivisions which have buildings on more than 50% of the lots in the subdivision, in multi-family apartments and complexes, planned developments and mobile home districts shall be cut to and maintained at a height not to exceed six (6) inches.  All weeds and grass in platted subdivisions which have buildings on 50% or less of the lots or which are not located in platted subdivisions and all weeds and grasses in business and manufacturing zoning districts shall be cut to a height not to exceed one foot (12 inches).

The City Weed Commissioner may cause all weeds, grass and brush to be cut and removed, in accordance with this subsection and the cost thereof shall be charged to the property owner pursuant to Section 66.98(1) Wis. Stats.

(c)        The provisions for destruction of noxious weeds and cutting of all weeds and grass as provided above shall not apply to areas which are designated by the Common Council as nature centers or wildlife preserves.