As used within this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR THE CITY OF HIGHWOOD (HEREINAFTER, "ARBORICULTURAL SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL"): A manual prepared by the chair of the appearance review committee, with the advice and consultation of the appearance review committee, pursuant to the regulations and standards for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other plants upon city owned property.
CHAIR: The chair of the appearance review committee of the city of Highwood, Lake County, Illinois.
CITY OWNED PROPERTY: Property within the city limits of the city of Highwood, Lake County, Illinois; and
A. Owned by the city 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.
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 twenty four inches (24") in height. (Ord. 93-O-24, 8-3-1993)