The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
“Invasive Species” includes the following plant and animal species:
(1) European Frogbit means the non-native plan species with the scientific name Hydrocharis morsus-ranae.
(2) Japanese Knotweed means the non-native plant species with the scientific name Fallopia japonica, and is a larger perennial plant with hollow stems with distinct raised nodes that give the appearance of bamboo.
(3) Phragmites or phragmites plant means the invasive plant species with the scientific name Phragmites australis, also known as the common reed, which is a large perennial grass native to wetland sites throughout temperate regions of the world.
(4) Swallow-wort, Black and Pale means the non-native plant species with the scientific names Cynanchum louiseae and Cynanchum rossicum and are herbaceous perennial twining vines.
(5) Zebra Mussel means the non-native mollusk species with the scientific name Dreissena polymorpha.
(6) Any other plant or animal species that may, upon resolution of the Village Council, be considered an invasive species. Upon resolution, Village Council may also remove plant or animal species from this definition.
“Phragmites infestation” means the presence of one or more seed heads in a phragmites plant.
“Treatment” means any and all effective methods of eradicating and/or preventing the spread of invasive species, including but not limited to the application of chemical herbicides by a certified supplier authorized under a permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy ("EGLE").
(Ord. 160. Passed 8-21-19.)