For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOULEVARD. Area between curb or street edge and the private property line that is publicly owned.
BOULEVARD TREE. A tree, shrub, bush, or other woody vegetation on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues, and boulevards within the city.
CITY. The City of Park Rapids, Minnesota.
DISEASED TREE. Any tree or stump with an infectious disease, as defined in this section.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE. Includes, but is not limited to, Dutch Elm disease fungus Certocystis Ulmi (Buisman) Moreau; elm bark beetles Scolytus Mulistriatus (Eich) or Hylungopinus Rufipes (Marsh); Oak Wilt fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum; Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis; and any other epidemic disease according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources or the University of Minnesota Extension Services.
LARGE TREE. Any plant material that will grow to a height of over 40 feet.
MEDIUM TREE. Any plant material that will grow to a mature height of 20 to 40 feet.
PARK TREE. 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.
PRIVATE TREE. Any and all trees growing on private property within the city limits.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Any area or building publicly owned, including but not limited to boulevards, parks, playgrounds, school sites, parkways, and streets.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Portion of property reserved for public use and accepted for that 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 TREE. All trees growing on any public right-of-way, park, or any public place owned and or managed by the City of Park Rapids.
SMALL TREE. Any plant material that will grow to a height of 20 feet or less.
URBAN FOREST. All woody vegetation in city limits.
(Prior Code, § 22-26) (Ord.381, passed 4-22-2003; Am. Ord. 604, passed 7-14-2020)