Joliet — Ch. 8 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 8-339
Refusal or neglect to cut weeds declared offense
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It is hereby declared to be an offense for any owner or occupant of real property within the City of Joliet to permit any weeds, grass, or plants other than trees, bushes, shrubs, managed natural landscapes, flowers or other ornamental plants to grow to a height exceeding eight (8) inches upon such premises.
Joliet's Ch. 8 Art. VII Property Maintenance Code § 8-339 establishes that allowing weeds, grass, or non-ornamental plants to grow beyond eight inches in height on any property within city limits is a punishable offense. The rule applies to both property owners and occupants, and it exempts trees, bushes, shrubs, managed natural landscapes, flowers, and other ornamental plants from the height restriction. The provision is designed to set a clear, measurable standard for vegetation maintenance on private property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-339 of Joliet's Property Maintenance Code, compliant property owners and managers routinely monitor vegetation on their properties and arrange for mowing or trimming before grass, weeds, or non-ornamental plants reach the eight-inch threshold. Keeping records of landscaping schedules and service visits can help demonstrate ongoing maintenance efforts. Ornamental plantings, trees, bushes, shrubs, and managed natural landscapes are not subject to the height limit and may be maintained according to their own care requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As an occupant of property in Joliet, § 8-339 of Ch. 8 Art. VII makes clear that the obligation to control vegetation height applies to occupants as well as owners, meaning tenants may share responsibility for keeping non-ornamental plants, grass, and weeds under eight inches. If a tenant believes a landlord's failure to maintain the property is contributing to a violation, tenant-rights organizations familiar with Joliet municipal code can help explain how responsibilities are typically allocated. Complaints or questions about enforcement of this provision can generally be directed to the City of Joliet's code enforcement or property maintenance department.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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