(A) No person owning or occupying any land within the township shall permit or maintain any growth of noxious weeds; or any growth of grass or other rank vegetation to a height greater than 10 inches on the average, either:
(1) Within platted subdivisions in which buildings have been erected upon 60% or more of the lots; or
(2) On non-platted parcels of land along improved streets or private drives, in common usage within the township, to a depth of 165 feet or the depth of the lot, whichever is the lesser.
(B) All persons owning or occupying land within the township shall destroy said weeds before they reach a seed-bearing stage, and to prevent said weeds from perpetuating themselves and from becoming a detriment to public health.
(C) Nothing in this subchapter shall apply to weeds or grasses in fields devoted and used for agricultural purposes including but not limited to growing any small grain crop such as wheat, oats, barley or rye; nor shall it apply to any flower or vegetable gardens.
(Ord. 153, passed 1-16-2007) Penalty, see § 94.99