I sympathize with this neighbor, knowing how difficult it is to contain/restrain bamboo. I have helped a friend try to kill this extremely invasive plant by using the (very toxic to humans) Roundup with the purple label. We cut each stalk to the ground then spooned the poison carefully onto the stump. This, however, did not prevent further growth from the neighbor's yard!

Good Afternoon! The Planning and Zoning Department does not enforce this issue. THis is a civil matter between you and your neighbor.

Greetings. The Planning & Zoning Department is pleased to announce that your reported issue has been resolved. Thank you for submitting your concerns to P&Z. Please contact our office at 203-287-7070 with any further questions or concerns.

Greetings. The Planning & Zoning Department is pleased to announce that your reported issue has been resolved. Thank you for submitting your concerns to P&Z. Please contact our office at 203-287-7070 with any further questions or concerns.

Hello, thank you for your response, however I do not believe this is entirely a civil matter. According to the Connecticut General statutes, section CGS 22a-281e, “Prohibited actions re running bamboo. Disclosure statement. Penalties. Enforcement.

(a) For the purpose of this section, "running bamboo" means any bamboo in the genus Phyllostachys, including Phyllostachys aureosulcata.

(b) No person who plants running bamboo or who allows running bamboo to be planted on his or her property shall permit such bamboo to grow beyond the boundaries of his or her property. On and after October 1, 2013, any person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be liable for any damages caused to any neighboring property by such bamboo, including, but not limited to, the cost of removal of any running bamboo that grew beyond the boundaries of his or her property.

(c) No person shall plant running bamboo or allow running bamboo to be planted on his or her property at a location that is forty feet or less from any abutting property or public right-of-way. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be fined one hundred dollars. In the case of a continuing violation, each day of continuance shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense until such time as such bamboo is removed.

(d) Each retail seller or installer of running bamboo shall provide to each customer who purchases running bamboo from such seller or installer a statement that discloses that running bamboo is a fast growing plant that may spread if not properly contained and a plain language summary of the provisions contained in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Such statement shall also provide recommendations, based on best available information, on how to properly contain running bamboo. Any retail seller or installer of running bamboo who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be fined one hundred dollars for each plant sold in violation of this section.

(e) The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any duly authorized municipal constable, municipal tree warden, zoning enforcement officer or inland wetlands and watercourses enforcement officer may enforce the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this section.

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(f) Allowing running bamboo to grow beyond the boundaries of a parcel of property that a person owns shall be deemed to be a nuisance.

Therefore, I respectfully do not agree that this issued is “resolved”. It is quite unresolved. I would appreciate a visit by the appropriate party responsible (zoning enforcement) for enforcing this statue. I do not believe that I can “enforce” my neighbor in a “civil” fashion to address the running bamboo issue.

Thank you, kindly, for you continued assistance.

Thank you for your response. While the Statute you have copied is an enabling statute regarding the enforcement of bamboo, the Town of Hamden has chosen NOT to adopt any amendments to the Hamden Zoning Regulations. We currently DO NOT have a Zoning Enforcement process for this matter. I do not know whether any other agent does (ie the tree warden or other authorized constable). Therefore, I will refer this to the Mayor's Office.

Thank you for the prompt response and for the referral to the Mayors office. I eagerly await further communication from the Town.

Greetings. The Planning & Zoning Department is pleased to announce that your reported issue has been resolved. Thank you for submitting your concerns to P&Z. Please contact our office at 203-287-7070 with any further questions or concerns.

How has this issue been resolved?

Never heard back regarding this.

Hello Coach,

Have you considered speaking with your neighbor? That's the easiest way to resolve the issue. Sometimes, speaking with a neighbor can easily resolve these issues.

Of course, if your neighbor gives you the middle finger, you can take different measures that will have everlasting effects.

I hope this information helps.