(a) Scope. The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(1) open space zoning districts;
(2) RA zoning districts except in subdivisions of three acres or less other than minor subdivisions;
(3) unimproved lots of three acres or more, except for a 25-foot buffer along the portion of any such lot that adjoins an improved lot of less than one acre and a 25-foot buffer running a distance of 100 feet along the road fronting that unimproved parcel commencing at the boundary line of the improved lot and unimproved lot;
(4) parcels titled to a governmental entity or community association; or
(5) stormwater management ponds or devices maintained in accordance with Article 16, Title 4 of this Code and any agreement executed in accordance with § 16-4-401 of this Code.
(b) Modification. The Director may modify the provisions of this section for agricultural property, natural wooded areas, areas publicly owned and maintained as natural areas, open space areas covenanted with the County as open space or recreational areas, and areas where a growth of grass or weeds is necessary for soil stabilization and erosion control.
(c) Prohibition. An owner, occupant, or person in control of real property may not allow or maintain on the property a growth of noxious weeds or rank vegetation.
(1985 Code, Art. 25, § 25-4-505) (Bill No. 68-88; Bill No. 54-89; Bill No. 63-04; Bill No. 26-22)