(a) "Noxious weeds." For purposes of this chapter, "noxious weeds" shall include Canada thistle (Circium arvense), dodders (any species of Cuscata), mustards (Convolvulus arvensis), perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis), hoary alyssum (Berteroa incana), ragweed (ambrosia elatior 1.) poison ivy (rhus toxicondendron), and poison sumac (toxicondendron vernix). The preceding noxious weeds are mere examples, and are not the only weeds that may be deemed "noxious."
(b) "Weeds." All plant growth except flowers, vegetables, agricultural crops, trees, bushes, or grass, are hereby declared to be weeds, whether noxious or otherwise. Designated natural areas and bona fide, maintained wildflower plantings shall not be considered to contain weeds.
(Ord. 06-003. Passed 8-21-06. Ord. 001-2020. Passed 9-21-20.)