For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARBORICULTURE MANAGEMENT OR PRESERVATION. The treating, spraying, pruning and any other tree care work intended for the preservation of trees and the removal and prevention of the tree pests, blights and diseases of any and all kinds.
CITY. The City of Belleville.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. The person authorized to exercise the powers granted to him or her by this subchapter.
PARK TREES. Trees, shrubs, bushes and all 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.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any public street, public highway, public park and any property owned or held by the city within the boundaries of said city.
SHALL. The act referred to is always mandatory and not merely suggested.
TREE or STREET TREE. Includes any tree, shrub, bush and other woody vegetation in a public place or on private property as indicated by subsequent provisions of this subchapter.
(1960 Code, § 40-5-2) (Ord. 5363, passed 3-6-1995; Ord. 8236-2018, passed 8-20-2018)