18-3-6 Preservation of natural desert

A.   The purpose of this section is to recognize that preservation of the unique natural desert in limited areas of the town promotes the health and safety of the citizens of the town.

B.   Except for a condition that is a public nuisance as set forth in section 18-2-1, the property maintenance standards that require the owner and/or occupant of land to maintain the land free of the plant growth set forth in subsections 18-3-4 A.4 and B shall not apply to:

   1.   Natural desert within public places.

   2.   Natural desert within natural area open space as established in conformance with the town Land Development Code.

   3.   Natural desert areas within state-owned land.

   4.   Natural desert that has never been graded or disturbed.