Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 136-5
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: NOXIOUS Physically harmful or destructive to living beings. NOXIOUS PLANTS Harmful, distasteful or obnoxious plants, such as, but not limited to, ragweed, goldenrod, timothy, ryegrass, thistle, Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass, poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac.
Section 136-5 of Lake Grove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 136 establishes the working definitions that apply throughout the chapter. 'Noxious' is defined as physically harmful or destructive to living beings, while 'Noxious Plants' covers harmful, distasteful, or obnoxious vegetation—including examples such as ragweed, goldenrod, thistle, poison ivy, and poison sumac, among others. These definitions set the scope for how the rest of the chapter's requirements are interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Lake Grove should be familiar with the definitions established in § 136-5, since those terms govern what vegetation may be subject to regulation under ch. 136. The listed examples—such as ragweed, poison ivy, and Kentucky bluegrass—illustrate the range of plants that can qualify as 'noxious,' though the definition is not limited strictly to those named. Compliant operators generally review their properties with these definitions in mind when assessing vegetation that may fall under the chapter's broader requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
As a tenant in Lake Grove, understanding the definitions in § 136-5 can help clarify what types of plants may be considered regulated under ch. 136 and whether conditions on a rental property could implicate those rules. If noxious plants as defined in this section are present on a property and creating harmful conditions, tenants may have grounds to raise the issue with their landlord or explore complaint options through local municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Lake Grove's local code can help explain how these definitions connect to any broader obligations under the chapter.
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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