§ 14.28. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions provided in Article II of this Code, the following additional definitions shall apply for the purposes of Article VI:

(1)

Hazardous Trees. Trees containing limbs larger than 3" in diameter that are broken and hanging or broken and lodged/wedged in such a fashion that they present an immediate threat to adjoining properties. A hazard exists when, collectively, a substantial number of smaller limbs threaten adjoining properties as described above. A hazard also exists when trees exhibit structural defects of any part of the tree including but not limited to cracks, hollows, rotting wood, lack of foliage, uprooting, presence of fungi, insects or disease.

(2)

Trash/Debris. Items which are not usable in their present condition as intended by the manufacturer by reason of being broken, discarded, unmaintained or abandoned. Items include, but are not limited to, mechanical equipment, automobiles, trailers, trucks, or any parts thereof, household furnishings, and toys.

(3)

Weeds. Plants that by reason of abandonment, lack of care or lack of maintenance, choke out growth of other plant material in the area. Dead, dying or unattended plant life, named or unnamed, which is abandoned or overgrown, shall, for the purpose of this Code, be defined as a weed.

(Ord. No. 2018-33, § 2, 8-6-2018, eff. 1-1-2019, Doc. #1808061204)