The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
HAZARDOUS TREE: A tree which threatens the public health, safety or welfare by nature of being dead, structurally unsound or a host to communicable, destructive disease.
HISTORIC TREE: A tree that is significant to the community forest (sum of all trees within the town) by the nature of its unique botanic characteristics, by being planted by a pioneer or at a site of a historic event or location.
OTHER PLANTS OR PLANTINGS: Any shrubs, grass or ground cover planted within street rights of way or easements, or in proximity thereto.
PARK DIRECTOR: The council member or person or designee responsible for maintenance of street trees.
PARK TREE: Any tree or woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the town or areas to which the public has free access as a park.
STREET TREES: Any tree planted within the town rights of way on either side of all streets, lanes and trails within the town.
TOP OR TOPPING: The severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three inches (3") in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree.
TREE TRIMMING: The removal of plant parts to control growth and enhance performance of function in the landscape by developing and preserving tree structure and health. The removal of water sprouts, sucker growth and hanging limbs is not considered tree trimming. (Ord. 2011-1, 3-14-2011)