Within the unincorporated areas of Shawnee Township, Allen County, Ohio excessive vegetation
is not permitted under the Ohio Revised Code Section 5579.05, "Noxious Weeds" and/or Section
505.87, “Abatement of Vegetation”.
The Board of Trustees hereby informs all property owners within the unincorporated areas of
Shawnee Township to cut and destroy noxious weeds and abate, control, or remove vegetation that
constitutes a nuisance. Property owners are instructed to continue to control excessive vegetation throughout
the growing season.
Owners of land within the unincorporated areas of Shawnee Township should take notice.
Failure to control excessive vegetation will result in having that vegetation cut by the Township.
The cost will be assessed to the property via the tax duplicate assessment of Allen County, Ohio.
Shawnee Township
Board of Trustees
Russell Holly
Dave Belton
Chris Seddelmeyer