[Adopted 6-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-10]
The purpose of this article is to protect and promote the public
health through the control of the growth of invasive plant species.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All native and non-native vines and vegetation that grow
out of place and are competitive, persistent, and pernicious. These
plants may damage trees, vegetation, or structures. Examples include
but are not limited to bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed,
multiflora rose, kudzu vine and poison ivy or oak.
All persons must control the growth of invasive plants. Failure
to control the spread of such vegetation beyond the boundaries of
a resident's property is a violation of this article.
All new in-ground plantings of invasive plants are strictly
prohibited. All existing plantings must be contained by appropriate
physical barriers to prevent the growth or spread of existing invasive
species beyond the boundaries of a resident's property.
All places and premises in the Township of Berlin shall be subject
to inspection by the Property Maintenance Officer. Such inspection
shall be made if that official has reason to believe that any section
of this article is being violated.
