Weed Control
Property owners in Milton are responsible for destroying noxious weeds on their property that may have an impact on agricultural or horticultural land.
Weed Control Act
The Weed Control Act of Ontario states that all property owners are responsible for destroying noxious weeds on their property unless the weeds or weed seeds are deemed by the Weed Inspector to be far enough away from any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes that they do not interfere with that use.
The following are designated as noxious weeds in the Town of Milton:
| Bull Thistle | Milkweed |
| Canada Thistle | Nodding Thistle |
| Colt's Foot | Poison Hemlock |
| Common Barberry | Poison Ivy |
| Cypress Spurge | Proso Millet, Black Seeded |
| Dodder | Ragweed |
| European Buckthorn | Russian Thistle |
| Goat's Beard | Scotch Thistle |
| Johnson Grass | Sow Thistle |
| Knapweed | Nodding Thistle |
| Leafy Spurge | Tuberous Vetching |
| Velvetleaf | Yellow Rocket |
| Wild Carrot | Giant Hogweed |
To report a violation of the Weed Control Act, contact the Town's Weed Inspector at 905-877-1819.
If a property owner fails to comply with the Act, the Town's Weed Inspector may have the weeds destroyed and charge the costs against the land in taxes.
Property Standards By-law
The Town of Milton's Property Standards By-law requires that weeds and grass in excess of 12 inches be cut, trimmed and maintained.
To report issues relating to the Property Standards By-law, contact the Clerk's Office.
Town Clerk
150 Mary Street Milton, ON Canada L9T 6Z5
Phone:
905-878-7252 ext 2130
TTY:905-878-1657
Fax:905-876-5022
