909.01 DEFINITIONS.

   (a)    For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.

   (b)    "City Arborist" means that person appointed by the Mayor to serve as City Arborist without compensation.

   (c)    "Street tree" or "tree" means a tree, shrub, bush or other woody vegetation on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets and avenues within the City, except where otherwise indicated.

   (d)    "Park trees" means trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation in public parks, and all areas owned by the City, or to which the public has free access as a park.

   (e)    "Public place" means any public street, public highway, public park or any property owned or held by the City.

   (f)    "Arboriculture" or "tree preservation" means and includes the treating, spraying, pruning, maintaining and any other care or work intended for the strengthening of trees and the removal and prevention of tree pests, blights and diseases of any and all kinds.
(Ord. 86-143. Passed 9-16-86.)