As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
MAINTENANCE: Those practices and procedures for the normal care of trees and shrubs as set forth in the arboricultural regulations of the city.
PARK TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes and any other woody vegetation located on city parks, on private property if the city trims or otherwise maintains the vegetation based on a written easement or agreement or on other property belonging to the city other than streets.
PARKING OR PARKING STRIP: That part of the public street right of way set aside as a planting strip or open space and located between the sidewalk and curb or edge of the roadway, or where no sidewalk exists, located between the property line and curb or edge of the roadway.
PERSON: Individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships and every type of association.
PUBLIC WAYS AND PARKS DIVISION: The division of the public services department responsible for maintaining the parks of the city.
STREET: Includes any street, avenue, highway, alley or other public thoroughfare, including the entire width from property line to property line.
STREET TREES: Trees, shrubs, bushes and any other woody vegetation located in any parking or parking strip.
TREE PROTECTION ZONE (TPZ): An arborist/forester defined area surrounding the trunk intended to provide protection of the canopy and to protect roots and soil within the critical root zone and beyond, to ensure future tree health and stability.
URBAN FORESTER: The official designated by the public services director to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2016-13, 3-1-2016)