97.01 Definitions
97.01 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word “shall” is defined as mandatory and not merely directory.
(a) “CITY” is the City of Richmond.
(b) “MUNICIPAL PROPERTY” is a parkway, parking lot, or other property owned by or under the control or jurisdiction of the City, excluding any property directly controlled by the City of Richmond Parks Department.
(c) “PERSON” is any public or private individual, group, company, firm, corporation, partnership, association, society or any other combination of human beings whether legal or natural.
(d) “PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY” is the width of property located between property lines and abutting a street, alley, or boulevard, most often including the width of property located between a street and sidewalk.
(e) “STREET TREE” is any tree located upon municipal property or a public right-of-way.
(f) “COMMISSION” shall mean the Richmond, Indiana, Street Tree Commission
More Categories:
- 97.00 Street Tree Commission
- 97.02 Membership
- 97.03 Powers and Duties
- 97.04 Authority
- 97.05 Interference with Street Tree Commission
- 97.06 Removal
- 97.07 Location of Trees Along the Street
- 97.08 Location of Trees Along the Street
- 97.08 Permission to Plant
- 97.09 Planting and Care
- 97.10 Spacing of Street Trees
- 97.11 Protection of Trees
- 97.12 Liability of City and Responsibility of Owne
- 97.13 Abuse/Illegal Act
- 97.14 Protection During Construction Operations
- 97.15 Required Pruning
- 97.16 Public Utilities
- 97.17 Enforcement and Penalties