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 over 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 private property within 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 of system for producing, transmitting or distributing communications, power, electricity, light, heat, gas, oil products, water, waste or stormwater, 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.
(Prior Code, § 7.06, Subd. 2) (Ord. 149, effective 7-1-1994)