Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.108
WEEDS
Operative Text
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. WEEDS shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.108 establishes that all exterior areas of rental properties must be kept free of weeds or uncultivated plant growth taller than eight inches, and all noxious weeds must be eliminated regardless of height. The rule defines 'weeds' broadly to include grasses, annual plants, and general vegetation, but explicitly excludes trees, shrubs, cultivated flowers, and maintained gardens from this requirement. The provision applies to the premises as a whole, meaning both the building's immediate surroundings and the broader exterior property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.108, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain all exterior grounds to ensure that uncultivated grasses and vegetation are kept below the eight-inch threshold and that any noxious weeds are removed promptly. Operators typically establish a regular mowing and landscaping schedule that covers the full extent of the premises, while taking care to preserve intentionally cultivated flowers and garden areas, which are expressly excluded from the weed definition. Violations of this section are subject to penalties under § 113.999, so maintaining documentation of routine grounds maintenance can be a useful operational practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.108 establishes that tenants have an interest in living at a property whose exterior is kept free of excessive weed growth, as this is a landlord maintenance obligation under the city's rental dwelling code. If exterior vegetation appears to exceed eight inches or noxious weeds are present, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reaching out to the relevant Dayton code enforcement authority to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in the Dayton area can provide general information about how § 113.108 complaints are handled and what remedies may be available under the broader rental dwelling code.
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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