The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
BRUSH. Unmaintained vegetation and scrub trees that are not part of a landscaping plan or system.
DEVELOPED PROPERTY. A lot or parcel of ground, all or a portion of which has been graded or land balanced to an extent that would reasonably allow the mowing or cutting of grass/weeds with typical residential-type mowing or cutting equipment.
NOXIOUS VEGETATION. Any vegetation, living or dead, that is generally odious to man or that acts as a haven for the hiding, nesting or breeding of mosquitoes, flies, bees, mice, bats, snakes, rats or other insects or animals that are generally odious to man.
OWNER. The owner of record as listed in the property tax assessment records of the village.
POISONOUS VEGETATION. Poison sumac, poison ivy, poison oak or like vegetation that may cause inflammation and blistering of human skin when contact occurs with human skin.
SCRUB TREES. Unmaintained trees of less than 3 inches diameter, at the height of 36 inches from the ground, that are not part of a landscaping plan or system.
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY. A parcel of ground remaining, for the most part, in the natural state and on which no grading or land balancing has taken place to an extent that would reasonably allow the mowing or cutting of grass/weeds with typical residential-type mowing or cutting equipment.
VEGETATION. Any plant life, including, but not limited to, molds, fungi, algae, herbs, grasses, flowers, shrubs, bushes and trees.
WEED. Any grass exceeding the average height of 8 inches or any uncultivated or rank vegetation, including, but not limited to, vegetation-bearing seeds of a winged or downy nature capable of being spread by the winds, sunflowers, thistle, dodder, mustard, straw, belladonna, nightshade, dandelion, wild carrot, bind weed, perennial sow thistle, hoary alyssum, ragweed, marijuana, hemp, tobacco, burdock, cocklebur, barberry brush or other weeds of a like kind.
(Ord. 2011-1, passed 7-11-2011)