For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PARK TREE. Trees shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the city, or to which the public has free access as a park.
PARKING AND PLANTING STRIP. The area between the curb and sidewalk and the area between sidewalk and private property line that is city-owned property; unpaved street side city property; or an area inside the private property line where an easement is given to the city for the purpose of planting trees.
PRIVATE TREE. Any and all trees growing on private property within the city limits.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. The portion of property reserved for public use and accepted for the use by the city to provide circulation and travel to abutting properties, including, but not limited to streets, alleys, sidewalks, provisions for public utilities, cut and fill slopes, and open public spaces.
PUBLIC UTILITY. Any public, private, or cooperatively owned line, facility or system for producing, transmitting or distributing communications, power, electricity, light, heat, gas, oil, television, water, waste or storm water, which directly or indirectly serves the public or any part thereof within the corporate limits of the city.
TOPPING A TREE. The severe cutting back of limbs to stubs within the tree’s crown to such a degree so as to remove normal canopy and disfigure the tree.
TREE, LARGE. Any plant material that will grow to a height of over 50 feet.
TREE, MEDIUM. Any plant material that will grow to a height of 50 feet.
TREE PARK. A tree, shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the city, or to which the public has free access as a park.
TREE, PRIVATE. Any and all trees growing on private property within the city limits.
TREE, PUBLIC. All trees growing on any street, park, or any public place owned or managed by the City of Madison Lake.
TREE, PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any tree with an infectious disease or insect problem; dead or dying trees; a tree or limb(s) that obstruct street lights, traffic signs, the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles; a tree that poses a threat to safety.
TREE, SMALL. Any plant material that will grow to a height of 30 feet.
TREE, STREET. A tree, shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues, boulevards, or within the city.
(Ord. 176, passed 7-19-1993)