For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR THE CITY (hereinafter ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL). A manual prepared by the Arborist pursuant to this subchapter containing regulations and standards for the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants upon city-owned property and containing a general program for optimizing the tree, shrub and other plant resources of the city.
ARBORIST. The City Arborist.
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY. Property within the city limits and:
(1) Owned by the city in fee simple absolute; or
(2) Impliedly or expressly dedicated to the public for present or future use for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or for public sewer easements.
COUNCIL. The City Council.
MAYOR. The Mayor of the city.
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.
(1990 Code, § 25-43) (Ord. 62-672, passed 10-1-1962; Ord. 92-1462, passed 7-20-1992; Ord. 94-1576, passed 5-2-1994)