Section 302.4, Weeds, is deleted in its entirety and the following provisions shall be substituted therefor:

Vegetation.

(a) All property shall be maintained free from vegetation in excess of twelve inches in height.

(b) All noxious weeds, as defined by the Kansas Department of Agriculture pursuant to K.S.A. 2-1313a and amendments thereto, shall be prohibited.

(c) Vegetation means, but is not limited to, weeds, woody vines, volunteer saplings under four to six inches in diameter, shrubs, brush, grass and uncultivated plants; however this term shall not include cultivated trees, shrubs and vines and gardens, which are defined as areas cultivated for growth of vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, ornamental grasses and native plants. A native plant is any plant indigenous to the local ecosystem.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an owner of undeveloped property that exceeds two acre is responsible for removing or destroying vegetation, except for grass or ground cover, within fifteen feet of any sidewalks, streets or adjacent property lines.

(e) Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of the property to comply with this section after service of a notice of violation, the person may be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 106.3. Upon failure to comply with the notice, the City or its contractor may enter upon the property to remove or destroy the vegetation and assess the costs against the owner.