§ 12.08.020. Definitions.

A.

"Director of public services" means the director of public services of the city.

B.

"Owner" includes the legal owner of real property fronting on any street of the city, and any lessee of such owner.

C.

"Person" means an individual, firm, an association, a corporation, a copartnership, and the lessees, trustees, receivers, agents, servants and employees of any such person.

D.

"Planning commission" means the planning commission of the city.

E.

"Public streets" or "streets" includes all roads, streets, avenues, boulevards, alleys, parkways, sidewalks, walkways and public rights-of-way, or any portion thereof, of the city.

F.

"Drip line" is the shape drawn on the soil or ground surface around a tree which is directly under its outermost branch tips, exclusive of the influence of mechanical trimming.

G.

"Landmark tree" is any tree existing within city limits, which has been so designated by resolution of the city council, after review and recommendation by the city's public works advisory board.

H.

"Specimen tree" is a tree that obviously belongs to a particular category but is of particular interest due to its individual distinguishing characteristics, such as color, texture, scent, or other pleasures it provides.

(Ord. 490 (part), 2002)

(Ord. No. 563, § 1, 10-11-10)