For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates of requires a different meaning.
AGRICULTURAL AREA. An area devoted to the processes of planting, growing and harvesting of crops.
CHEMICAL CONTROL. The application of a herbicide (weed killer) in strict accordance with the direction of the product and the regulations of Iowa Code Chapter 206 (Pesticide Act) and all additions thereto that may be adopted.
ENFORCEMENT PERIOD. May 15 through October 15 of each year.
NOXIOUS WEEDS. Weeds defined by the Code of Iowa, and all additions to this list so declared by the Secretary of Agriculture, State of Iowa.
OFFICE. A designated individual responsible for weed control enforcement.
RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW). The part of the street, avenue or highway in the city lying between the lot line and the curb line; on unpaved streets, that part of the street, avenue or highway lying between the lot lines and that portion of the street usually traveled by vehicular traffic.
SOIL EROSION CONTROL. A method of planting and cultivation, or lack of same, designed to retain soil and to prevent soil movement caused by natural or manmade causes.
UNDEVELOPED LOT OR AREA. An unimproved lot or area.
UNTENDED AREA. An area allowed to grow without care and supervision, where weeds and grasses are more than the allowed height.
WEEDS. Plants growing uncultivated and out of context with the surrounding plant life with a height in excess of 12 inches when such plant has a seed head forming or formed.
(Ord. B-513, passed 11-4-1987; Ord. D-95, passed 12-20-2022)