Native and Naturalistic Vegetation

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To promote the preservation, restoration and maintenance of diverse and biologically stable natural plant communities.

Overview of Ordinance

Registration with the City is required
Setback Requirements:
- Native and naturalistic vegetation (garden) shall be at least five feet back from side and rear lot lines
Setback Exemptions (No setback required if):
- An opaque fence at least five feet in height installed between the garden and the side and rear lot lines
- Abuts native and naturalistic vegetation on an adjacent lot
The garden shall be maintained at least one time per year and can not contain noxious weeds
Clearly defined by landscape edging or fencing
Shall not extend into the right of way
If the garden is to be seen by the public, a sign shall be posted (no smaller than ten square inches, no larger than one square foot, and no higher than three feet tall)
Signs are available at City Hall - Community Development Department.
Any native and naturalistic vegetation within 18 inches of any public street, walk, bikeway, or alley shall be no more than 12 inches tall
The duration of transition into a native and naturalistic vegetation area shall not exceed more than three growing seasons

Submit an Application for Native & Naturalistic Vegetation to the Community Development Department, Attn: Xiong Thao.

There is no fee for the application. Notice of the City's decision will be sent to the applicant.

The following resources are available for native and naturalistic vegetation gardens.

For additional questions, contact Xiong Thao at (763) 569-3433 or xthao@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us