HALLELUJAH !!! Just in time for Resurrection Sunday !!! THANK YOU to all who supported the Cause !!!
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA CORPORATE REPORT dated April 8, 2028
“In response to the Court’s decision and to align the by-law with practices that help ensure human health and safety while restoring enforceable standards, staff recommended repealing the Weed and Grass Control By-law and replacing it with a new Turfgrass and Prohibited Plant Species By-law (the “new By-law”).
On April 10, 2026, Council adopted the recommendations, repealed By-law 125-2017 and resolved to draft the new by-law.
The proposed new By-law is intentionally limited in scope and is not a comprehensive redesign of property maintenance regulations. It removes terminology and provisions that are no longer defensible and is designed to address deficiencies by clearly defining what is regulated and why, restricting regulation to circumstances where municipal intervention is necessary to protect human health and safety.
The following recommendations were made in consultation with Forestry, comparable jurisdictions, and a panel of subject matter experts, including academic and research professionals, specializing in relevant disciplines such as conservation biology, ecology, invasive species management, and urban landscape practices.”
NOTE: Stay tuned for the Appeal respecting Costs and Damages COA-26-CV-0362.
Mr Ruck, I have heard other places now claiming that the reason for the 8-inch rule is of allergies. That is, the concern is that when turfgrass species go to seed, the pollen becomes an irritant. My understanding is that the pollen is much heavier than many other kinds of pollen. Proximity seems to be a big factor in exposure. Also it seems that these species will adapt to heavy mowing and will eventually go to seed closer to the soil level. It the safety hazard is pollen because of going to seed, then, more mowing could mean mowing lower and lower until the plant is harmed due to over-mowing. And if the problem is these species being the safety concern, perhaps should be placed on the prohibited list. LOL. What do you think?
To my Knowledge, to date there has been NO PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT from City of Mississauga OFFICIALS or from the Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko, to inform residents that they are now free to re-wild their lawns without being harassed by By-law Officers triggered by anonymous “Karens”, e.g. https://www.mississauga.ca/publication/turfgrass-and-prohibited-plant-species-by-law/
Mr Ruck, have you inquired from the city what evidence (such as studies or reports) they have in hand so as to enable the public, and the elected reps, to make informed decisions about the new draft by-law? How is the bylaw review going, do you think?