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(5) "turf-grass lawn" means a lawn composed mostly of grasses commonly used in <br />regularly cut lawns or play areas, including but not limited to bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass <br />blends, intended to be maintained at a height of no more than eight inches. <br /> <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 weeds and <br />must be maintained. <br /> <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 he ight than <br />eight inches or that have gone or are about to go to seed are prohibited. <br /> <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 /> <br />The Environmental Board reviewed the proposed ordinance on August 30, 2023 and <br />recommended approval. <br /> <br />The Council approved the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 10-23 at the October 9th, 2023 City <br />Council meeting. <br /> <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff is recommending approval of Ordinance No. 10-23. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Ordinance No. 10-23.