§ 28-3. Exceptions.

The provisions of section 28-2 shall not apply to the following with respect to those conditions prohibited only by sections 28-4(a) and 28-10, to-wit:

(1)

Any property which is in its natural condition.

(2)

Any property which has been zoned agricultural property.

(3)

Any property which is located outside any improved subdivision and is located more than 100 feet from any boundary of any lot or parcel of real estate upon which any dwelling is located and more than 100 feet from any commercial enterprise.

(4)

Cultivated row crops and garden plants in their respective growing seasons. This exception applies only to growing crops and garden plants and shall not be construed to permit any crops or gardens to become overgrown with weeds in violation of the remaining terms of this chapter.

(5)

Ornamental shrubbery and ground cover, provided that such uses are part of a landscaping theme and are not associated with a general deterioration of the property, are not in an overgrown or unmanaged condition and are not planted, maintained or overgrown so as to encroach over or onto adjacent properties.

(Ord. No. 2001-08, § 4, 7-10-2001)