§ 90-43. Definitions.

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

Forester. For purposes of this division, the village forester shall mean the village DPW director and his/her designee.

Park trees. Park trees are herein defined as trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the village, or to which the public has free access as a park.

Person. The word "person" shall mean person, firm, association, or corporation.

Private trees. Any and all trees growing on private property within the village limits as of or after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section or successful sections derive and which are not defined or designated in this division as street trees, park trees or public trees.

Public nuisance. Any tree or shrub or part thereof growing upon private or public property which is: interfering with the use of any public area; infected with an infectious pest; or endangers the life, health, safety, or welfare of persons or property can be declared a public nuisance.

Public property. All public rights-of-way, parks, and other lands owned, controlled or leased by the village.

Public right-of-way. That part of every street between the lot line and the road.

Public trees. Includes all street trees, municipal land and park trees.

Public utility. Any public, private or cooperatively owned line, facility, or system for producing, transmitting or distributing communications, power, electricity, light, heat, gas, oil products, water, waste or stormwater, which directly or indirectly serves the public or any part thereof within the corporate limits of the village.

Street trees. Street trees are herein defined as trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation on land lying within public rights-of-way within the village.

Tree topping. The severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three inches in diameter with the tree's crown to such a degree as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree.

Village. the Village of Hartland, Wisconsin.

Vision corner. The space formed by any two existing or proposed intersection street or alley right-of-way lines (property lines) and a line joining points on such lines located a minimum of 15 feet from their intersection. In the case of arterial streets intersecting with other arterial streets or railways, the corner cutoff distances establishing the triangular vision clearance space shall be increased from 15 up to, but not exceeding 50 feet. The village reserves the right to modify these requirements in certain situations, such as intersections with county or state highways, where reasonably necessary to promote public safety.

(Ord. No. 696-04, § 1, 10-25-2004)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.