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HOW TO USE THE NATURAL LAWN ORDINANCE <br /> If after weighing all the pros and cons of naturalized <br /> landscapes, you would like to establish one, your next step <br /> is to obtain a permit from the City. This will allow you to <br /> have grass plants more than 8" in height. Remember the <br /> ordinance regulates the height of grass only. If you do not <br /> propose to include tall grasses in your planting you do not <br /> have to apply for a "natural lawn" permit. Even though you <br /> do not need a permit, it would be advisable to discuss your <br /> plans with neighbors so they understand the qualities of the <br /> plants you anticipate using-.. <br /> However, other sections of the city code deal with landscape <br /> plantings. These should be consulted with particular refer- <br /> ence to your site. These include ordinances on parking lot <br /> screening and visibility at driveways and street corners. <br /> Call 266-4551 for further information. <br /> TEXT OF THE ORDINANCE <br /> Subdivision (f) of Subsection ( 2) of Section 27. 05 (Safe and <br /> Sanitary Maintenance of Property) of the Madison General <br /> Ordinances contains the following requirements for those <br /> planning to become involved in a "natural lawn" project; <br /> Landscaping, plantings and other decorative surface <br /> treatments, including common species of grass, shall be <br /> installed if necessary and maintained to present an <br /> attractive appearance in all court and yard areas. <br /> Except with prior application to and approval of a land <br /> management plan from the Building Inspection Division <br /> of the City of Madison lawns shall be maintained to a <br /> height not to exceed eight ( 8) inches in length. <br /> Plantings shall be maintained so as not to present <br /> hazards to adjoining properties or to persons or vehi- <br /> cles traveling on public ways and shall be maintained <br /> so as to enhance the appearance' and value of the pro- <br /> perty on which located and thereby the appearance and <br /> value of the neighborhood and City. <br /> 1 . Application for Natural Lawn. Any owner or opera- <br /> for of land in the City of Madison may apply for <br /> approval of a land management plan for a natural <br /> lawn, one where the grasses exceed eight (8) <br /> inches in height, with the Building Inspection <br /> Division. <br /> a <br /> 10 <br />