This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Natural areas which shall be defined as densely wooded areas, bogs and marshes;
(2) Natural prairie restoration areas. Native grasses indigenous to Minnesota, planted and maintained on any occupied lot or parcel of land, setback a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line as part of a garden or landscape treatment;
(3) City owned and/or controlled property (city will maintain city properties the same as the norm for the area or neighborhood it is located);
(4) Storm water pond areas;
(5) Land used for agricultural purposes; or
(6) Compost areas which meet the following conditions:
(a) The compost is in a compost box which is of adequate construction to allow for the decomposition of the material; and
(b) The compost is screened from view of adjacent property owners.
(Prior Code, § 904.05) (Ord. 93-09, passed 9-13-1993)