For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PARK TREES. Trees in municipal parks and on the grounds of other municipal facilities, owned or under the control of the town, to which the public has general access.
STREET TREES. Trees located on land lying between the property lines on either side of all streets, alleys, avenues, or public ways within the town.
TOPPING. Severe cutting or pruning, down to stubs larger than three inches in diameter, within the tree crown, to the extent of removing the normal canopy and disfiguring the tree.
(Ord. 2012-06, passed 5-15-12)