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NEW CODE DEFINITIONS <br />Native Vegetation: Those non-turf grass indigenous trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses and other plants that <br />have naturally adapted themselves to the climate and soils of the area but require cultivation and maintenance <br />to remain viable. <br />Natural Habitat: Specially uncultivated valued and sensitive habitat whereupon native vegetation exists in a <br />pristine state and provides habitat for a variety of species native to the area. Such vegetation shall maintain <br />itself in a stable condition with minimal human intervention. <br />Noxious Weeds: An annual, biennial, or perennial plant designated by the State Commissioner of Agriculture or <br />the Council as injurious to public health, the environment, public roads, crops, livestock, or other property. <br />Pollinator Garden: A specific area on the property planted and designed, with specific nectar and pollen <br />producing plants, in a way that attracts pollinating insects known as pollinators. In order for a garden to be <br />considered a pollinator garden, it should provide (but not limited to) the following: various nectar producing <br />flowers, shelter or shelter providing plants for pollinators, avoid the use of pesticides, and place similar flowers <br />close to one another. <br />Rank Vegetation: Uncultivated vegetation growing at a rapid rate due to unplanned, unintentional, or accidental <br />circumstances. <br />Turf Grass: Cultivated vegetation consisting of a highly maintained surface of dense grass underlain by a thick <br />root system. <br />Vegetable Garden: A specific area on the property for the growth and harvest of any herbaceous plant whose <br />fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves or flower parts are used as food. <br />Weeds: Unsuitable, unwanted, or uncultivated vegetation, often causing injury or competition to the desired <br />vegetation type. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR PARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION FEEDBACK <br />Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for the Parks & Environmental Commission: <br />• Discussion of the proposed code amendments by staff <br />• Any additional feedback for staff <br /> <br />