For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
CITY. Any and all areas within the geographical boundaries set forth as the City of Hartford City, Indiana.
COMMISSION. The Urban Forest Greenscape Commission of the city, as the same is established pursuant to the terms of this chapter.
COUNCIL. The Common Council of the city.
FLORA. All trees, shrubbery, ornamental grasses and other plants which grow to a mature height of more than 12 inches, but expressly excluding weeds and turf grasses of all types.
PARK TREE or PARK TREES. All flora on lands designed as parks having individual names and all other lands owned by the city, or to which the public has free access as the public would for a park.
RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANTING STRIP. Any area of soil or grass located between public sidewalks and curbs or streets.
STREET TREE or STREET TREES. All flora on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, alleys, avenues and rights-of-way within the city.
(Prior Code, § 18.04.010) (Ord. 2009-11, passed 8-3-2009)