As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings hereafter ascribed to them:
LANDMARK TREE: Any tree that is eight inches (8") in diameter or more measured at four and one-half feet (41/2') above ground level on the high side of the tree.
PUBLIC TREE: Any tree located on right of way, parkway or property of the village of Hinsdale or any other public place, or any other tree owned by the village of Hinsdale.
REMOVE OR REMOVAL: The physical detachment or elimination of a tree, or the effective detachment or elimination of a tree, through damage or otherwise. Without limitation of the foregoing, "remove" or "removal" does not include the pruning of trees.
TREE: A self-supporting, woody plant, together with its root system, having a well defined stem or trunk or multistemmed trunk system, and more or less well defined crown, and a mature height of at least eight feet (8'). "Tree" shall not include trees in containers or nursery stock trees maintained for resale. (Ord. O2011-08, 2-15-2011)