For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. The Fishers Department of Permitting and Inspection which Department shall be responsible for the administration of this subchapter and shall perform or cause to be performed the actions described herein.
PROPERTY OWNER. The person, firm or corporation whose name appears on the current tax duplicate in the office of the Auditor of Hamilton County, as the owner of such real estate.
WEEDS OR OTHER RANK VEGETATION.
(1) Includes the following:
(a) All plants set forth in IC 15-16-7-2 or plants that are poisonous or detrimental to human health or have been determined to be noxious by the Indiana legislature or by rule of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources or Indiana Department of Agriculture; and
(b) Grass in excess of eight inches tall.
(2) WEEDS OR OTHER RANK VEGETATION does not include:
(a) Wetlands;
(b) Woods;
(c) Nature preserves;
(d) Undeveloped areas;
(e) Storm water best management practice areas;
(f) Agricultural crops such as hay and pasture; or
(g) Grasses or landscape intended to provide a teeing ground, fairway, rough, controlled and maintained heather, hazard or putting area for a golf course that is in operation.
(Ord. 120511A, passed 1-3-12; Am. Ord. 031819, passed 5-20-19)