For the purpose of this subchapter the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural include the singular, and words in the singular include the plural. The word “shall” is mandatory and not merely directory.
LAWN STRIP or CURB STRIP. The part of a street or highway right-of-way outside of the portion improved for travel, including the sidewalk.
PARK. Includes all public parks.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.
PROPERTY LINE. The legal boundary line.
PUBLIC LANDS, PUBLIC AREAS, or PUBLIC PROPERTY. All other grounds owned by the village.
PUBLIC TREES. Include all shade and ornamental trees, now or hereafter growing on any street, including lawn strip or curb strip or on any other public lands.
STREET or HIGHWAY. The entire width of every public way or right-of-way when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
TREES. Include all trees, regardless of species and height, and all woody shrubs, regardless of size or height.
VILLAGE. The incorporated Village of Bellville.
(Ord. 14-86, passed 4-1-1986)