5-2-3: EXEMPTIONS:
   A.   Zoning Districts Not Included: Land lying within any zoning districts not included in subsection 5-2-2B of this chapter are exempt from this chapter except as set forth in subsection E of this section.
   B.   Landscape Plan: Property owners or their assigned managers who file with the city, the landscape plan which has been approved by the city to create and maintain ornamental grasses, wetland, wooded land, upland, prairie or wild flowers shall be exempted from this chapter. Exemptions shall be granted or denied administratively. Aggrieved property owners may appeal to the planning commission within ten (10) days of the administrative denial, and to the city council within ten (10) days of a denial by the planning commission. Failure to maintain the parcel in accordance with the landscape plan upon proper notice shall void the chapter exemption. A maintenance strip shall be maintained where feasible. A fee established by the city council shall be charged when a landscape plan is submitted for review.
   C.   Natural Areas: Natural areas shall be exempt from this chapter. A maintenance strip shall be maintained where feasible.
   D.   Parks: Parks shall be exempt where topography or intended use do not allow maintenance, provided, however, that maintenance strips shall be required where feasible.
   E.   Noxious Weeds: Noxious weeds, regardless of height, zoning classification of lot or parcel on which they are found, shall not be exempt from this chapter. (Ord. XIV.10, 6-4-1991)