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aa. Grading bb. CC. dd. ee. gg. hh. The placement, removal or movement of earth by use of mechanical equipment on a property. Grubbing Removal of all structures, vegetation, utilities, facilities, and other material from a site. ~ Hazard or Nuisance Any tree with an infectious disease or insect problem; dead or dying trees; a tree or limb(s) tat obstruct street lights, traffic signs, the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles; a tree that poses a threat to safety. Hedge A row of closely planted shrubs or low growing trees forming a fence or boundary. Development Activity Any alteration of the natural environment that requires the approval of a development or site plan and issuance of a development permit. Development Activity shall also include the "thinning" or removal of trees from any undeveloped land, including that carried out in conjunction with a forest management program, and the removal of trees incidental to the development of land or to the marketing of land for development. Landscape Plan The design and specifications for the placement of any live plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and grasses; and human-made structures such as walls, fences, and berms, including the retention of existing vegetation for the purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics; protecting the community's environment; and minimizing negative impact 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. Pruning Page 21 of 24