(A) Undeveloped property. Grass, brush, scrub trees and weeds must be maintained at a height of 8 inches or less, for a minimum distance of 24 feet from any abutting roadway/pavement edge. The Planning Director, with approval of the Village Manager, shall have the ability to adjust this distance, based on terrain, location, unusual conditions, and the like. Such adjustment shall be documented in writing. The Village Manager, Code Enforcement Officer or other designated official may require the removal of poisonous vegetation, such as poison sumac, poison oak and poison ivy, when determined to be a hazard to the public, health, safety and welfare of persons in the specific area.
(B) Undeveloped property with some clearing. If brush and/or scrub trees have been removed from some portion of undeveloped property (clearing), and if the cleared area is within 200 feet of an existing structure, then the property owner shall continue to keep the area cleared of brush, scrub trees, and weeds.
(C) Developed property. All developed portions of the property must maintain grass, brush, scrub trees and weeds at a height of 8 inches or less.
(D) Exemptions. Exempted from the provisions of this subchapter are flower gardens, plots of shrubbery and vegetable gardens. An exemption under the terms of this section cannot be claimed unless the land is being cultivated and cared for in a manner appropriate to such exempt categories.
(Ord. 2011-1, passed 7-11-2011)