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An ordinance amending Sections 10.26.010, 10.28.010, and 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to intentional designs for vegetative growth.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 10.26.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting subsection B thereof in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
B. Natural landscaping may be allowed if an intentional design for vegetative growth is on file with and approved by the metropolitan beautification commission horticulturalist, provided there is a minimum three foot setback from the front property line and from any adjacent residential property line. All government-owned greenways, parks, recreation areas, and the facilities or grounds of any department of the metropolitan government shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Section 2. That Section 10.28.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting subsection C thereof in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
C. Natural landscaping may be allowed if an intentional design for vegetative growth is on file with the metropolitan beautification commission horticulturist.
Section 3. That Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting subsection E thereof it in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
E. High Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds in excess of twelve inches so as not to endanger the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the metropolitan government. "Weeds" shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants, and vegetation that grow without reasonable intent or purpose to cultivate, harvest, or use for human consumption, or are not otherwise trimmed or controlled. "Weeds" does not include ornamental grasses, trees, trimmed shrubs, or cultivated flowers and gardens. Natural la...
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