(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) OWNER. Any person or entity with any ownership or possessory right or interest, including deed holders and land contract vendees (whether recorded or unrecorded), mortgagees, lessees, and other tenants, residents, and any agent of any of same.
(2) UNCONTROLLED PLANT GROWTH. Any non-woody vegetation exceeding a height of 18 inches; except where such vegetation is not out of character with the development of the landscaping in the surrounding area within 500 feet, and also excepting all small grain or food crops, such as wheat, corn, oats, barley or rye, and garden vegetables and shall include cultivated flowers and gardens.
(B) All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds, grasses or uncontrolled plant growth in excess of 18 inches. All weeds and grasses shall be prohibited.
(C) Exemptions.
(1) A-R District;
(2) Natural shoreline restoration and preservation projects in all districts; and
(3) Large tracts of undeveloped lots in R-l District over one acre.
(Ord. 19-02, passed 2-13-2019)