Provided the vegetation does not obstruct, block or impede any visual sightlines or signs required to ensure safe and efficient vehicular traffic upon City streets, the provisions of section 4-4-2 of this chapter shall not apply to vegetation that is located:
A. On slopes equal to or steeper than three feet (3') horizontal to one foot (1') vertical.
B. In a conservation easement.
C. In a garden.
D. In City park lands.
E. In a floodplain area designated on the official zoning map.
F. Within drainage ponds or ditches designed to meet City stormwater conveyance requirements.
G. Within wetlands.
H. In native forest remnant areas.
I. In native forest or prairie restoration areas provided the standards in this section are met.
J. Within idle acreage or undeveloped platted lots provided they are mowed twice a year - once between June 1 and June 15 and once between September 1 and September 15. (Ord. 2009-9, 5-19-2009)