Grand Junction has a pro-active weed abatement program from May through October.

What Happens

City summer staff inspect each property in the City for violations of weeds. Chapter 16 Article II of the Municipal Code requires that weeds be kept shorter than 6 inches.

The City's new weed abatement mascot "The Weed Wrangler" introduces himself to City Council.

Violation Notices

• Violation Notices are issued to any property where weeds have grown over six inches. Time allowed for voluntary compliance once a notice is issued is seven calendar days.
• All vacant properties over one acre are required to keep weeds cut within 20 feet of any adjacent developed lot, tract or parcel and within 40 feet of any adjacent roadway.
• Properties are still responsible for maintaining public property between their property lines and any street or curb and to the center line of any adjacent alley. This includes between the sidewalk and street.
• If weeds remain after seven calendar days from the date of the notice and if the City contractor cuts weeds on your property, you will be charged for the time to cut at a current rate of $60.00 per hour and an additional administrative penalty of $50.00 plus a 25 percent processing charge. The penalty increases if the City cuts weeds more than one time.
• Weed bills are filed as special assessment tax liens if not paid.

To Report a Violation

To report a weed violation, call the Neighborhood Services Department at 970-244-1583 or fill out and submit a Complaint Report.

Noxious Weeds

The State of Colorado requires management for eradication of Noxious weeds. Russian knapweed and Purple Loosestrife are the two most common in Grand Junction and a management plan for eradication is requested from the property owner. Visit the Colorado State University web site for more information on how to manage noxious weeds.