For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
ARBORICULTURAL. Having to do with the accepted practices of tree care.
CITY FORESTER. A person designated in writing by the City Manager to manage the city urban tree forestry program.
CITY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. Any city-owned roadway, street, lane, or right-of-way used or available for public transportation.
FLUSH. Cutting within the branch bark collar or ridge of a branch when pruning.
PARK. A parcel of land dedicated to the public or owned by the city, either in fee simple absolute, or implied or expressly dedicated to the public for the primary purpose of recreation and/or green space.
PARK TREE. Any tree or shrub, or other woody vegetation, on park property.
PRIVATE TREE. Any tree, shrub, or other woody vegetation not on public property.
PROPERTY OWNER. The record owner or contract purchaser of any parcel of land.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Property owned by the city either in fee simple absolute, or implied or expressly dedicated to the public for the present or future use, for purposes of pedestrian, or vehicular traffic, or for public easements.
PUBLIC TREE. Any tree, shrub, or other woody vegetation on public property.
SHRUB. A perennial, multiple-stemmed woody plant often formed by a number of vertical or semi-upright branches arising from close to, or at, ground level and whose height at maturity is usually between three and 15 feet.
STREET TREE. Any tree, shrub, or other woody vegetation on lands with the city street rights-of-way.
TOPPING. Lopping, rounding over, or leaving long branch stubs when pruning; not pruning to an auxiliary branch.
TREE. A woody perennial plant, generally with one main stem and usually over ten feet tall at maturity.
(Prior Code, § 13.16.020) (Ord. 18-2008, passed 11-5-2008)