CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 79 – NOXIOUS WEEDS

Under the provisions of Ordinance 79, Noxious Weeds, it shall be unlawful for the owner,
agent, or occupant of any lot or lots in any subdivision in the Township where buildings have
been erected on fifty percent (50%) or more of the lots in such subdivision, or of any lot or lots
facing a street in common usage in the Township to grow, or cause or permit to grow, any
noxious weeds.
It shall be unlawful for any person to dump, place, pile or otherwise deposit any noxious weeds,
grass clippings, tree branches, brush, leaves, cut or dead plants of any nature on any vacant
property without the written permission of the owner of said vacant land.
The presence of noxious weeds, grass over eight (8) inches high, grass clippings, brush, tree
branches, leaves, or cut or dead plants of any nature is hereby deemed to be detrimental to the
public health, safety, and welfare and shall constitute a public nuisance.
Per Ordinance 79, properties shall be subject to enforcement after May 15, 2023 for removal of
noxious weeds, or tall grass, or other prohibited items. Property owners are responsible for
maintaining compliance throughout the growing season. The list of noxious weeds is on file in
the Building Department at the Orion Township Hall, 2323 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion, Michigan.
Failure to remove such weeds, grass, or other items shall result in the Township Weed Control
Officer causing such public nuisance to be removed and the costs including all administration
fees billed to the property owner. A court citation may be issued. If not paid within thirty (30)
days, such costs plus a twenty-five percent (25%) administration fee (minimum of $75.00), will
be placed as a lien on said property and be placed on the tax roll.

Weed Control Officers
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
Penny S. Shults, Clerk
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION