Ivins to ask planning commission to align city code with state on invasive reed

Sep 18, 2025

Following a county and university review that identified a tall, 'bamboo'‑like plant as a state‑listed noxious weed, Ivins council asked planning staff and the planning commission to revise city code to bring it into compliance.

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Ivins City Council on Thursday directed staff to ask the Planning Commission to review and revise several municipal code provisions after Utah State University and Washington County identified a tall reed — previously referred to locally as “bamboo” — as a species on the state noxious weed list.

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