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 Mount Carmel
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 20¼. TREES

  § 20¼-3. Definitions.  

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  • As used within this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section:

    Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice for the City of Mt. Carmel, Illinois (hereinafter, "arboricultural specifications manual"). A manual prepared by the arborist pursuant to the chapter containing regulations and standards for the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants upon city-owned property.

    Arborist. The city arborist of the city, who shall be appointed and dismissed by the city council for such periods as the said city council may decide.

    City-owned property. Property within the corporate limits of the city, and

    (1)

    Owned by the city in fee simple absolute, or

    (2)

    Implied or expressly dedicated to the public for present or future use for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or for public easements.

    Property owner. The owner of record or the contract purchaser of any parcel of land.

    Trees, shrubs, and other plants. All vegetation, woody or otherwise, except lawn grass and flowers less than 24 inches in height.

(Ord. No. 640, § 3, 12-4-95)