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(5)"turf-grass lawn" means a lawn composed mostly of grasses commonly <br />used in regularly cut lawns or play areas, including but not limited to bluegrass, <br />fescue, and ryegrass blends, intended to be maintained at a height of no more <br />than eight inches. <br />(b)Managed natural landscapes may include plants and grasses that are in excess <br />of eight inches in height and have gone to seed, but may not include any noxious <br />weeds and must be maintained. <br />(c)Except as part of a managed natural landscape as defined in this section, any <br />weeds or grasses growing upon any lot or parcel of land in a city to a greater height <br />than eight inches or that have gone or are about to go to seed are prohibited. <br />Chapter 904 of the City Code, along with Chapter 1007.043 (Zoning Ordinance) currently <br />establishes requirements for natural prairie restoration areas. The new statute is of broader <br />scope than our current language and the City Attorney has recommended amendment to <br />reference the statutory language. The language within the zoning ordinance will be amended <br />through a separate process. <br />The Environmental Board reviewed the proposed ordinance on August 30, 2023 and <br />recommended approval. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff is recommending approval of Ordinance No. 10-23. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1.Ordinance No. 10-23.