§ 14-24. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Boulevard or terrace areas means the land between the normal location of the street curbing and sidewalk. Where there is no sidewalk, the area four feet from the curbline shall be deemed to be a boulevard for the purpose of this article. The term "boulevard" shall have the same meaning as the term "terrace." Where there are only sidewalks, the area four feet from the curb shall be deemed boulevard areas under this article.

Evergreen tree means any woody plant normally having one stem or trunk and bearing foliage in the form of needles and crowns which extend from ground level throughout its entire height.

Major alteration means trimming a tree beyond necessary trimming to comply with this article.

Public areas means and includes all public parks and other lands owned, controlled or leased by the town, except the terrace areas.

Public nuisance means any tree or shrub or part thereof which, by reason of its condition, interferes with the use of any public area; infected with a plant disease; infested with injurious insects or pests; injurious to public improvements or endangers the life, health, safety or welfare of persons or property.

Public trees and shrubs means all trees and shrubs located or to be planted in or upon public areas.

Shrub means any woody vegetation or a woody plant having multiple stems and bearing foliage from the ground up.

Tree means any woody plant, normally having one stem or trunk bearing its foliage or crown well above ground level to heights of 16 feet or more.

(Prior Code, § 6-5-2)