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Dripline - An imaginary vertical line which extends from the outermost <br />branches of a tree's canopy to the ground. <br /> <br /> Grading - The placement, removal or movement of earth by use of <br />mechanical equipment-on a property. <br /> <br /> Grubbing - Removal of all structures, vegetation, utilities, facilities, and <br />other material from a site. <br /> <br /> Hazard or Nuisance - Any tree with an infectious disease or insect <br />problem; dead or dying trees; a tree or limb(s) that obstruct street lights, traffic signs, the <br />free passage of pedestrians or vehicles; a tree that poses a threat to safety. <br /> <br /> Hedge - A row of closely planted shrubs or low growing trees forming a <br />fence or boundary. <br /> <br /> Landmark Tree(s) - Any tree which is determined by the City Council to <br />be of unique and intrinsic value to the general public. This could be the result of its size, <br />age, historic association or ecological value or any tree designated a Mirmesota State <br />Champion, United States Champion or World Champion by the American Forestry <br />Association. The City shall keep a record of all specimen trees so designated and their <br />location. <br /> <br /> Landscape Plan - The design and specifications for the placement of any <br />live plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and grasses as well as human- <br />made structures such as walls, fences, and berms. This also includes the retention of <br />existing vegetation for the purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics, <br />protecting the community's environment, and minimizing negative impacts on visual <br />order of the community. ~ <br /> <br /> Landscaping - The use of natural plant materials including but not limited <br />to, ground covers, shrubs, and trees (deciduous and evergreen). Landscaping also <br />involves the placement, preservation, and maintenance of such plant materials and <br />includes such elements as fences, walls, lighting, and earth mounding. <br /> <br /> Large Tree - Any tree expected to reach a height in excess of thirty (30) <br />feet at maturity. <br /> <br /> Municipal Forestry Program - Shall be synonymous with "City Tree <br />Planting Program" and shall include, but not be limited to: <br /> <br />(a) Tree planting, maintenance, removal and replacement; <br /> <br />(b) Leaf collection and disposal; <br /> <br />129 <br /> <br /> <br />