For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONSULTING ARBORIST. An individual who is trained and certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, in the art and science of planting, caring for and maintaining individual trees and forests.
FLORA. Any and all trees, shrubbery and other plants, which grow to a height of greater than 12 inches, but excludes weeds.
OWNER(S). Any one or more of the following:
(1) In fee simple of a parcel of real estate, including the life tenant(s).
(2) As reflected by the most current records in the town assessor's office.
(3) The purchaser(s) of such real estate under any contract for the conditional sale thereof.
PLANTS. All trees, shrubbery and other plants that grow to a height of greater than 12 inches, but excludes weeds.
SHRUBS. Any woody, perennial plant with multiple stems that grows to a height of less than ten feet. This may include ornamental grasses.
TOPPING. The indiscriminate cutting back of tree branches to stubs or lateral branches that are not large enough to assume the terminal role. Other names for topping include “heading,” “tipping,” “hat-racking,” and “rounding over.”
TREE. Any woody, perennial plant and includes those having a single stem or multiple stems that grows to a height of over ten feet.
(Ord. 2002-7A, passed 9-24-02)