Ordinance - #03-33 - 08/12/2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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boundary. Hedge - A row of closely planted shrubs or low growing trees forming a fence or Landmark Tree(s) - Any tree which is determined by the City Council to be of unique and intrinsic value to the general public. This could be the result of its size, age, historic association or ecological value or any tree designated a Minnesota State Champion, United States Champion or World Champion by the American Forestry Association. The City shall keep a record of all specimen trees so designated and their location. Landscape Plan - The design and specifications for the placement of any live plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and grasses as well as human-made structures such as walls, fences, and berms. This also includes the retention of existing vegetation for the purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics, protecting the community's environment, and minimizing negative impacts on visual order of the community. Landscaping - The use of natural plant materials including but not limited to, ground covers, shrubs, and trees (deciduous and evergreen). Landscaping also involves the placement, preservation, and maintenance of such plant materials and includes such elements as fences, walls, lighting, and earth mounding. maturity. Large Tree - Any tree expected to reach a height in excess of thirty (30) feet at Municipal Forestry Program - Shall be synonymous with "City Tree Planting Program" and shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Tree planting, maintenance, removal and replacement; (b) Leaf collection and disposal; (c) Community relations activities including information on tree plantings, seedling distributions, and Arbor Day observations; and (d) Any enforcement of City ordinances relating to the City's tree planting program. Native Species - Any species of plant considered to be indigenous to the Anoka County sand plain. On-Site - Any location within the boundaries of a site. properties. Opacity - The degree to which a structure, use or view is screened from adjacent Park - Shall include any city public spaces designated for recreation and/or conservation. Person - An individual or firm, association, partnership, and corporation.