It’s Official, Edison Adopts Ordinance Banning Planting Of Bamboo

EDISON, NJ – Earlier this week, Edison Council adopted an ordinance banning the planting on bamboo trees on private properties.

“The planting of bamboo can have negative impacts on the environment by reducing biodiversity and altering wildlife habitats,” the ordinance reads.

“The planting of bamboo can have negative impacts on the environment by reducing biodiversity and altering wildlife habitats.”

Residents who already have bamboo can continue having the plant as long as it is contained within their property.

The ordinance mandates that bamboo must be contained in an above-ground planter or vessel and prohibited from being placed within 10 feet of any property line or right-of-way to prevent uncontrolled growth and potential property damage.

Residents who violate the ordinance will pay a fine of $100 a day for each day the violation exists.

Failure to comply can result in township personnel, authorized by the zoning officer, entering the property to remove the bamboo.

Edison can also place a municipal lien on the property for all costs incurred until the issue is resolved, the ordinance says.

The ordinance was adopted unanimously.

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