Council removes noxious-weed reference from city code, avoids residential spraying
The council adopted Ordinance No. 22-61 to remove Section 8-207 from the city code, aligning local enforcement with a mowing-based abatement threshold (8 inches) and avoiding residential chemical spraying due to liability concerns; roll call vote was unanimous.
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Augusta— The City Council voted to amend the municipal code by removing a section that referenced state noxious-weed statutes, opting instead to treat noxious weeds consistent with existing grass abatement procedures and to avoid residential chemical spraying.
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