The following shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection 4-3-2A2 of this chapter for lands under active agricultural cultivation or recognized agricultural crops, properties designated for stormwater management facilities, wetlands, or floodways/floodplains or any and all public parks and open space lands maintained by federal, state or local agencies including private conservancies; provided, however, that no vegetation located within four feet (4') of any property line, other than trees and shrubs, shall exceed twelve inches (12"):
A. The use of native plant species for aesthetic and/or wildlife reasons.
B. The use of native and/or introduced plant species to attract wildlife.
C. Plantings designed to reduce soil loss.
D. Plantings that enrich or stabilize the soil.
E. Plantings carried out under federal, state or local programs that require the unimpaired growth of plants during a majority or all of the growing season.
F. Plantings designated for educational purposes.
G. Any plant species or group of plant species native or introduced that is grown for consumption, pleasure, or business reasons. This exemption shall not apply to lands in a fallow state.
H. Plantings of a particular species or groups of species which are used to control or replace a noxious or troublesome species.
I. All areas that are predominately woods.
J Residential and commercial properties, developed or undeveloped, shall not be exempt from this section. (Ord. 887-99, 12-13-1999; amd. Ord. 2187-22, 7-25-2022)