EAST LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – East Lansing is cutting “No Mow May” short – for good.

Instead, the city is replacing the policy with a permanent year-round lawn compliance framework. A draft for that framework says property owners “may continue maintaining traditional turfgrass lawns, incorporate pollinator-friendly practices within maintained turf areas, or establish native garden or native lawn areas that exceed standard height limits when properly managed.”

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In previous years, the city paused seasonal lawn enforcement for “No Mow May.” The pause from mowing in May centered around awareness of pollinator conservation practices, and the city took a break from enforcing lawn ordinances. According to the city, not mowing during May allowed beneficial plants to emerge during the spring season.

The council says the new framework proves the best of both worlds, which includes “ecological stewardship” and the pursuit of  “pollinator-supportive landscaping year-round.”

East Lansing officials will create a FAQ page on the city’s website and hold a public meeting sometime this month to answer questions.