(a) Lawn. An area of managed turfgrass cover and associated landscaping features forming a part of a residential or commercial parcel, typically surrounding any structures or pavement on the parcel.
(b) Trufgrass. Grasses and associated non-woody vegetation maintained at a generally low stand height, in continuous areas of coverage, with the intent of providing a porous land cover on residential or commercial parcels; typically dominated by cool-season grass species maintained by regular mowing during the growing season.
(c) Forbs. Species of herbaceous, non-grass, flowering plants. These plants may be perennial, with the above-ground portions senescing (dying off) each winter, followed by re-sprouting from a persistent root system the following spring. Other species are annuals, regenerating exclusively from seed in the spring. Forbs often form a part of non-intensively managed lawns and may be managed by mowing alongside turfgrass. These species are harmless unless legally defined as noxious weeds. Common examples include the dandelions (Taraxacum), plantains (Plantago), and violets (Viola).
(d) Woody Plants. Species of perennial plants forming woody above-ground stems. Growth occurs from above-ground buds formed along woody stems, branches, and twigs. While these plants may go dormant in winter months, the above-ground woody portions are persistent from year to year. These species may be deciduous (broadleaved) or evergreen (conifer), and include trees, shrubs, and vines.
(e) Noxious Weeds. Species of harmful agricultural weeds as legally defined by the State of Ohio in the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code (specifically OAC 901:5-37 Noxious Weeds); these species may not be planted, harbored, or allowed to produce seed.
(Ord. 2021-20. Passed 2-14-22.)