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606.02 606.03 (Rev. 4/97) 606.02: DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS BY OWNER: All such grass and weeds shall be cut, pulled or destroyed whenever they shall exceed a height of eight inches (8"). The following areas and types of vegetation are exempted from this provision if managed in a manner so as not to become infested with noxious weeds or to create a stagnant, foul smelling condition: (1993 Code) (Ord. 594, 4-14-97) Subd. 1. Native wetland vegetation found in wetlands designated as part of the City's wetland zoning district, or in floodplains, drainage ponds or ditches which store and convey stormwater. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97) Subd. 2. Native vegetation found in natural areas which are part of public open space, parks and nature centers.. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97) Subd. 3. Areas on any occupied lot or parcel of land having wetland -type vegetation because of neighborhood drainage patterns, where the drainage pattem'is evident on contour maps and from field observation, and the vegetation is confined to a single lot, separated from adjacent lots, and managed so as not to be a nuisance. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97) Subd. 4. An area where the land and vegetation appear not to have been graded, landscaped, mowed or otherwise disturbed by human or mechanical means at any time. The Director of Community Development shall use reasonable judgement in determining what constitutes this type of area based on the present appearance of the area and research as to the history of the area if such information is available. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97) Subd. 5. An area of at least five (5) acres used by an educational institution or public agency for prairie land restoration, if the prior vegetation is eliminated and the prairie vegetation is planted through transplanting or seed. The area shall be cut at least once per year to a height of no more than eight (8) inches if weeds cover more than 25 percent (251/o) of the area. If such mowing is necessary and the area is likely to be seen by the public, a sign shall be posted advising that a meadow or prairie is being established. The size of the sign shall be one (1) square foot and it shall be no higher than three feet (3'). (Ord. 594, 4-14-97) 606.03: DESTRUCTION BY CITY AUTHORITY: When the owner or person in control of any plot of ground fails to destroy grasses or weeds growing thereon as provided herein, the Superintendent of Public Works of the City shall destroy or cause to be cut such grasses or weeds and any expense incurred by the City under the authority of the Superintendent of Public Works in so doing shall be a charge against the owner or other person so failing, which may be recovered on behalf of the City by recording a lien against the property for the cost of said cutting or by instituting an appropriate action at law. Said cost shall be an amount as determined by the City. (1993 Code) City of Mounds View