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<br />Grubbing - Removal of all structures, vegetation, utilities, facilities, and other <br />material from a site. <br /> <br />Hazard or Nuisance - Any tree with an infectious disease or insect problem; dead <br />or dying trees; a tree or limb(s) that obstruct street lights, traffic signs, the free passage of <br />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 fence or <br /> <br />boundary. <br /> <br />LandnuuK Tree(s) - Any tree which is determined by the City Council to be of <br />unique and intrinsic value to the general public. This could be the result of its size, age, historic <br />association or ecological value or any tree designated a Minnesota State Champion, United <br />States Champion or World Champion by the American Forestry Association. The City shall keep <br />a record of all specimen trees so designated and their location. <br /> <br />Landscape Plan - The design and specifications for the placement of any live <br />plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and grasses as well as human-made structures <br />such as walls, fences, and berms. This also includes the retention of existing vegetation for the <br />purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics, protecting the community's environment, <br />and minimizing negative impacts on visual order of the community. <br /> <br />Landscaping - The use of natural plant materials including but not limited to, <br />ground covers, shrubs, and trees (deciduous and evergreen). Landscaping also involves the <br />placement, preservation, and maintenance of such plant materials and includes such elements as <br />fences, walls, lighting, and earth mounding. <br /> <br />Large Tree - Any tree expected to reach a height in excess of thirty (30) feet at <br /> <br />maturity . <br /> <br />Municipal Forestry Program - Shall be synonymous with "City Tree Planting <br />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 />(c) Community relations activities including information on tree <br />plantings, seedling distributions, and Arbor Day observations; and <br /> <br />(d) Any enforcement of City ordinances relating to the City's tree <br />planting program. <br /> <br />Native Species - Any species of plant considered to be indigenous to the Anoka <br />County sand plain. <br /> <br />On-Site - Any location within the boundaries of a site. <br /> <br />5 <br />Ordinance #06-25 <br />