(A) In order to prevent the continued presence of unsightly open but unplanted yard areas which are hospitable habitats for noxious weeds, the unhealthful blowing of dirt and dust, and the accumulation of debris that accompany such open but unplanted areas, it shall be unlawful and a nuisance for any person whoowns, leases, occupies or controls any premises to permit an open, unpaved yard area to be maintained without an adequate and substantial covering of yard grass, ground cover or other landscaping for a period of more than 60 days between April and October each year.
(B) What constitutes "adequate and substantial covering" under this section shall be decided on a case-by-case basis, using the standard of what a reasonable person would consider to be an "adequate and substantial covering" under the circumstances. Plants commonly thought of as weeds, including noxious weeds as defined in § 92.26 shall not constitute an "adequate and substantial covering" pursuant to this section.
(C) What constitutes "other landscaping" under this section shall include planters, decorative rocks, wood chips and the like, and areas constituting what a reasonable person would consider to be a garden.
(Ord. C0-05-15, passed 5-2-2005)