For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONIFEROUS TREES. Trees that are typically evergreen and bear cones.
DECIDUOUS TREES. Trees, including ornamental and canopy, that shed their leaves.
DIAMETER BREAST HEIGHT (d.b.h.). The diameter of a tree, in inches, measured at 4 ½ feet above the ground.
HISTORIC TREE. A tree which has been designated by the Planning Commission to be of notable historic interest to the village because of its age, type, size, or historic association.
NUISANCE TREE. A tree that is diseased or infected by parasites and where an outbreak of infestation has caused the State of Michigan to issue a quarantine or ban the transportation of such species.
REGULATED TREES. Include all deciduous trees having a six inch d.b.h. or greater and coniferous trees 20 feet in height or greater.
REMOVE, REMOVED, REMOVAL. To fully or partially cut down, damage, destroy, or move (transplant) a tree.
SITE. A parcel of land such as a subdivision lot, condominium unit and every other separately described area of land in the village.
SPECIMEN TREE. A tree which has been designated by the Planning Commission because of its high value as a representative tree of a particular type or species, due to its size, age, or other prominent botanical characteristics.
TREE. A woody plant which attains the height of at least ten feet at maturity and has a single main stem or trunk.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR. The Village Clerk or other person designated to administer this chapter by resolution of the Village Council.
(Ord. 189, passed 8-23-04)