The purpose of this article is to encourage the creation, expansion
and proper maintenance of habitats for butterflies and birds in residential
rear yards in the Town of Henrietta.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
NOXIOUS PLANT MATERIAL
Giant hogweed. (Only plant material listed here is considered
noxious. This list may be updated from time to time.)
REAR YARD
The area behind a residential dwelling. See the definition of "yard, rear" in Chapter
295, Zoning, §
295-2. Side yards and front yards, as defined in Chapter
295, cannot be used for wildlife habitats.
WILDLIFE HABITAT
An area that may be inhabited by any animal species that
could be present naturally at some time in that area.
This article applies specifically to butterfly and bird habitats
only. These wildlife habitats, however, may attract other animals.
This natural process is not considered a violation of this article.
[Amended 10-21-2015 by L.L. No. 11-2015]
The provisions of this article shall control in the case of all wildlife habitats as defined above. In case of conflict with other provisions of the Town Code, ordinances or regulations, including Chapter
205, Property Maintenance, this article shall prevail.