For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOULEVARD. The area of public or publicly dedicated property included within the definition of PUBLIC PROPERTY OR AREA commonly found between the sidewalk and street. When used herein, the term shall include all such property whether the sidewalk exists or not.
NOXIOUS WEEDS. Those weeds and vegetation as found and determined by the State Department of Agriculture or other appropriate state department or its authorized agency or commission to be noxious.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. All property not constituting public property.
PUBLIC PROPERTY OR AREA. All lands and real property owned by the city, including areas dedicated to the city for public use such as parks, streets, alleys, boulevards, and the like.
TREES. All large woody vegetation commonly known and referred to as trees, and smaller woody vegetation such as shrubs, bushes, and the like.
UNHEALTHY WEEDS OR VEGETATION. Such weeds, grasses, or other vegetation not necessarily defined as NOXIOUS, but causing a potential health, safety, or travel hazard to the general public or those in the proximate vicinity thereof.
UNSIGHTLY WEEDS OR VEGETATION. Such other weeds, grasses, or other vegetation not necessarily NOXIOUS nor unhealthy, but existing in such a manner so as to cause potential objections by the general public or those in the proximate vicinity thereof. Unsightly weeds, grasses, or other vegetation shall include allowing the same to grow higher than eight inches on all lands incorporated within the city limits.
(Prior Code, § 7A.0102) (Ord. 279, passed 9-8-2020)