For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PARK TREES. Trees, shrubs and all other woody vegetation in public parks and all other areas owned by the city or to which the public has free access as a park.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
PROPERTY OWNER. The person owning such property as shown by the County Auditors Plat of the city including the executor, administrator, or beneficiary of the estate of a deceased owner.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY. The areas extended from the streets dedicated to the city, from 1 front line to the other front line for city utilities.
STREET TREES. Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on land lying on either side of all streets, avenues or rights-of-way within the city.
TREE LAWN. That part of a street or highway lying between the property line and that portion of a street or highway usually used for vehicular traffic.
(1981 Code, § 98.10) (Ord. 6755-96, passed 2-10-1997)