For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATION AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR DE LAND or ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL. A manual prepared by the Arborist pursuant to the ordinance containing regulations and standards for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other plants upon village-owned property.
ARBORIST. The Village Arborist.
PROPERTY OWNER. The record owner or contract purchaser of any parcel of land.
TREES, SHRUBS, AND OTHER PLANTS. All vegetation, woody or otherwise, except lawn grass and flowers, less than 24 inches in height.
VILLAGE-OWNED PROPERTY. Property within the village limits and:
(A) Owned by the village in fee simple absolute; or
(B) Implied, or expressly dedicated, to the public for present or future use for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or for public easements.
(Prior Code, § 32-3)