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Hay Harvesting
It is unlawful for any owner of property located within the municipal limits from allowing weeds and grass to grow or stand in excess of 12 inches upon the premises.
- Hay Harvesting is allowed on undeveloped property that is 3 acres or greater.
- Hay Harvesting is allowed April 1 through September 1.
- Hay shall be harvested at least once per calendar year.
- Harvesting shall be completed no later than September 1 of the year the permit is issued. (Exceptions may be made by the City Manager for weather conditions, natural disasters and circumstances beyond the control of the Owner)
- Vegetation shall be maintained not to exceed twelve inches (12”) in height within forty- feet (40’) from public right-of-way and ten (10) feet from adjacent properties.
- No selective mowing will be allowed. All vegetation including grasses, weeds, sunflowers, or volunteer growth, excluding landscaping, must be mowed even if not harvested.
- All windrowed vegetation shall be baled within three days, weather permitting.
- Bales of vegetation shall not at any time be located closer than forty-feet (40’) from public right-of-way and ten (10) feet from adjacent properties.
- All baled vegetation shall be removed from all property not zoned agricultural within 10 days after being baled.
- Harvesting operations shall not be performed during periods when resultant wheel ruts would cause possible drainage or erosion problems.
- Harvesting operations shall be completed in a workmanlike manner in a way that meets all requirements of these regulations.
- Harvesting operations shall be confined to the hours between one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset.
- Property located in Agricultural Zoned Districts may be used for animal grazing in lieu of or in combination with hay harvesting.
- Harvesting operations pursuant to an issued permit shall be subject to all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
A Hay Permit must be obtained by the Owner prior to
- The vegetation reaching a height of twelve inches (12”);
- Commencement of Harvesting;
Hay Permits shall expire on September 1 of the year the permit is issued.
The Annual Permit Fee shall be $70.00 and is non-refundable.
The Owner shall sign a release stating he/she:
- Will assume all risk and liability for hay quality, including any contaminants, which may be contained in the harvested hay.
- Will assume all risk and liability for any accidents and damages that may occur as a result of the work.
- Acknowledges that the City of Grove is not liable for work performed.
