As used within this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR CITY OF CLINTON (Hereinafter ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL): A manual prepared by the tree commission containing regulations and standards for the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants upon city owned property.
CITY OWNED PROPERTY: Property within the city limits of Clinton, Illinois, and: a) owned by the city in fee simple absolute, or b) dedicated to the public for present or future use for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or for public easements. This shall include any land which lies between the curb line of any street or highway and the lot line of the abutting premises.
PARK TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other wood vegetation on public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the city, or to which the public has free access as a park.
PROPERTY OWNER: The record owner or contract purchaser of any parcel of land.
STREET TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on land lying within the city right of way for all streets, avenues, alleys or ways within the city.
TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS: All vegetation, woody or otherwise, except lawn grass and flowers less than twenty four inches (24") in height. (Ord. 827, 9-5-2000)