(A) All areas, except those lots that are in excess of 5 acres in size, shall be kept free from weeds in excess of 10 inches. Lots that are in excess of 5 acres shall be kept free from weeds in excess of 10 inches within 100 feet of any street or alley, and within 100 feet of any property line that abuts any platted lot; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the following areas:
(1) Open space, landscaped areas and storm water retention and detention facilities developed in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning Commission;
(2) Areas beside ponds, lakes and open waterways;
(3) Steep slopes subject to erosion;
(4) Parcels used for public parks or other governmental purposes;
(5) Wildflower plantings, meadows or similar naturalized areas grown on portions of unplatted lots or parcels;
(6) Groups of contiguous platted lots in excess of 5 acres; and
(7) Unplatted parcels in excess of 5 acres zoned R-l or R-2 that are vacant or used for farms or single-family developments of a rural character.
(B) WEEDS shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. It shall be the duty of any person owning, leasing, occupying or otherwise controlling any plot of ground in the city to prevent the growth of weeds thereon.
(1993 Code, § 70-76) (Ord. No. 2009-04, passed 6-22-2009)