Property owners in Milton are responsible for destroying noxious weeds on their property that may have an impact on agricultural or horticultural land.
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.
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.
The following are designated as noxious weeds in the Town of Milton:
| Bull Thistle | Nodding Thistle |
| Canada Thistle | Poison Hemlock |
| Colt's Foot | Poison Ivy |
| Common Barberry | Proso Millet, Black Seeded |
| Cypress Spurge | Ragweed |
| Dodder | Russian Thistle |
| European Buckthorn | Scotch Thistle |
| Goat's Beard | Sow Thistle |
| Johnson Grass | Tuberous Vetching |
| Knapweed | Velvetleaf |
| Leafy Spurge | Wild Carrot |
| Milkweed | Yellow Rocket |
To report a violation of the Weed Control Act, contact the Town's Weed Inspector at 905-877-1819.
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, Municipal Law Enforcement Unit, at 905-878-7252, ext. 2130.
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Phone: 905 878-7252 ext 2130
Fax: 905 876-5022