No Mow May Returns

The Royal Oak City Commission approved a resolution for No Mow May, allowing residents to give their lawns a break and encourage local biodiversity. 

No code enforcement notices for overgrown lawns will be issued during the month of May. Participation in No Mow May is completely VOLUNTARY.

If you're interested, you can pick up a special lawn sign at City Hall for just $5. The signs are weather-resistant and can be used year after year. You can find them at the Treasurer's Office on the first floor of City Hall, 203 S Troy St.

Explaining your landscaping choices to neighbors and passersby helps them see that not mowing isn't neglect, but a deliberate effort to create wildlife habitat. 

While posting signs is an effective way to educate others about the benefits of less mowing for bees and other pollinators, PLEASE NOTE, that you DO NOT need to purchase a sign to participate.

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