(a) If noxious weeds are found growing within an area of 100 feet or less from a platted subdivision or single-family residential condominium, or within a platted subdivision or single-family residential condominium, or within 100 feet of any public street or road, it shall be the duty of the owner of such premises to keep such vegetation or lawn grass growth to a maximum height of no more than eight inches above ground level or a level which prohibits a flower-bearing state, whichever level is less.
(b) Subsection (a) hereof shall not apply to noxious weeds or grass of any type in fields devoted to the lawful cultivating of any small grain crops such as wheat, oats, barley or rye; or garden or natural landscaped area which has been approved by the Village Administrator, except that:
(1) Naturally landscaped premises must be maintained so that herbaceous plants are cut to eighteen inches or less; and
(2) Natural landscaping shall not be located within two feet of the front property line or at corner side property lines.
(Ord. 2007-04. Passed 7-9-07.)