Noxious and Invasive Weeds

Controlling noxious and invasive weeds is important to preserving and conserving the diversity of Shakopee's existing natural plant community. Noxious and invasive weeds are usually non-native plants that have been introduced accidentally. These plants can displace native plants and some are poisonous to humans and livestock.

The City of Shakopee is working with Scott County to control the spread of noxious and invasive species. Control of these species is completed biologically, mechanically, chemically, or naturally with prescribed burns. Additionally, the City enforces the Grass and Weeds on Private Property Ordinance (Sec. 10.73) to control the spread of noxious and invasive species. It is unlawful for property owners to allow grasses and weeds to grow to a height greater than four inches or to allow such grasses and weeds to go to seed. If the property owner does not comply with this ordinance within seven days of a notice from the City, the City will cut the grass or weeds and the expense will be collected as a special assessment in the same manner as real estate taxes.

Additional information related to the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law and the identification of noxious and invasive species is provided at the following websites.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program Information

Minnesota DNR Invasive Species Information