The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the public
health through the control of the growth of invasive plant species.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
INVASIVE PLANTS
All native and nonnative vines and vegetation that grow out
of place and are competitive, persistent and pernicious. These plants
may damage trees, vegetation or structures. Examples include, but
are not limited to, bamboo (spreading or running type), ragweed, multi-flora
rose, kudzu-vine and poison ivy or oak.
All persons must control the growth of invasive plants, as defined
herein. Failure to control the spread of such vegetation beyond the
boundaries of a resident's property is a violation of this chapter.
The Property Maintenance Officer shall have the right to conduct
an inspection of the property on which the alleged violation is occurring,
if the Property Maintenance Officer has reason to believe that any
section of this chapter is being violated.
All new in-ground plantings of invasive plants and all existing
plantings of invasive plants must be contained by appropriate physical
barriers to prevent the growth or spread of invasive species beyond
the boundaries of a resident's property.