Municipal Roadways
Our Public Works Department provides rural roadside mowing to improve visibility and prevent weeds and grass from encroaching on our roadways. If there are areas with restricted visibility causing traffic concerns, call 519-360-1998 or
submit a service request online.
Weed and Long Grass By-Laws
Chatham-Kent uses both the
Weed Control Act and Chatham-Kent's
Long Grass and Weed Height By-Law to control long grass and weeds on private property. These measures serve to protect public health and maintain property standards, as well as the farming and horticultural industries by preventing the spread of noxious weeds.
The
Long Grass and Weed Height By-Law is enforced from April 1 through to November 1. All properties not subject to the
Weed Control Act must cut the grass and weeds on their property when it exceeds 20 centimetres or 8 inches.
What is the Role of the Public Works Department?
- If a property is in violation, a notice of infraction under the
Long Grass and Weed Height By-Law will be issued to the property owner, allowing 3 days to make the premises conform to the requirements.
- If the property is still in violation after the 3-day period, Public Works will arrange to have the property cut. All costs and an administration fee for each cut will be charged against the land in taxes as stated in the by-law.
- Only one notice per property, per year, is given. For further violations in the year, Public Works will proceed straight to a property cut.
Need to report a violation? Create a Service Request online anytime!
Request an appeal
You can appeal a by-law enforcement decision by completing the form on the back of your notice of infraction. A request for an appeal hearing must be submitted within 30 calendar days along with the appeal fee. Please submit the form to the Clerk's office by emailing
ck311@chatham-kent.ca. You will be contacted by the clerk's office when your hearing date has been scheduled.
Public Notice of Pesticide Use
No notices are posted at this time.
Municipal Property & Public Parks
The Municipality contracts out urban grass-cutting services for our municipal parks and properties. If you notice a municipal park or property that requires attention due to weeds and long grass call 519-360-1998 or
submit a service request online.
Maps & Pictures Program
This program provides an overview of municipal grass parcels maintained by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Grass Invoice & Reporting Portal
Do you have a question or concern? Call 519-360-1998 or email
ck311@chatham-kent.ca.
