§ 912.01. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, and other chapters of the Columbus City Codes where applicable, the words in this section shall have the following meanings:

(A)

"Trees" when used by itself, means any woody plant which generally includes those having a single main stem which grows to a mature height of over ten (10) feet.

(B)

"Trees, shrubs and evergreens" when used together means all woody vegetation including but not limited to all ground covers.

(C)

"Other plants" means all other vegetation not trees, shrubs or evergreens.

(D)

"Plant materials" means all trees, shrubs, evergreens and other plants.

(E)

"Arboriculture" means the selection, planting, maintenance and removal of trees.

(F)

"Public street" means all the land lying within the dedicated right-of-way or easement.

(G)

"Park" means all public parks having individual names.

(H)

"Public place" means all other ground owned by the city that is not part of a "public street" or "park".

(I)

"Private property" means all real estate within the city of Columbus except real estate that is owned, leased, controlled or occupied by the United States government, state of Ohio, Franklin County government, city of Columbus or any department or agency thereof.

(J)

"Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, business trust, joint stock company, unincorporated organization, religious or charitable organization, or any owner, person, persons or entities.

(K)

"Property owner" shall be presumed to be any one or more of the following:

(1)

The property owner or owners in fee simple of a parcel of real estate including the life tenant or tenants, if any;

(2)

Or the record owner or owners as reflected by the current records in the Franklin County auditor's office; or

(3)

The purchaser or purchasers of such real estate under any contract for the conditional sale thereof.

(L)

"Occupant" means the person or persons who are from time to time in possession of any house or other structure located on private property, or who are exercising dominion or control over any house or other structure located on private property.

(M)

"Director" means the director of the recreation and parks department of the city of Columbus, or any representative the director so designates.

(N)

"Department" means the recreation and parks department of the city of Columbus.

(Ord. 975-91.)