For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LARGE TREE. Any plant material that will grow to a height of more than 50 feet.
MEDIUM TREE. Any plant material that will grow to a height of no more than 50 feet.
PARK TREE. A tree, shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names and all areas owned by the city or to which the public has free access as a park.
PRIVATE TREE. A tree, shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation growing on any private property within the city.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Include, but are not limited to, improvement projects within the city right-of-way or easements such as streets, trails, sidewalks, parking lots, lighting, or other similar improvements deemed necessary by the city.
PUBLIC TREE. A tree, shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation growing on any public property owned and/or managed by the city.
PUBLIC UTILITY. Any public, private, or cooperatively owned line, facility, or system for producing, transmitting, or distributing communications, power, electricity, light, heat, gas, oil products, water, waste, or storm water, which directly or indirectly serves the public or any part thereof within the corporate limits of the city.
SMALL TREE. Any plant material that will grow to a height of no more than 30 feet.
STREET TREE. A tree, shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation growing on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues, and boulevards within the city.
TREE INSPECTOR. Shall be an annual appointment made by the City Council.
(Ord. 264, passed 10-15-2008; Ord. 313, passed 6-4-2014)
