§ 57-17 — Definitions

Sec. 57-17. - Definitions.

Words and phrases used in this article shall have the following meaning ascribed to them: Established tree shall mean any live, self-supporting woody perennial plant which has a trunk diameter of six (6) inches or more measured at a point four and one half (4½) feet above ground level and which normally obtains a height of at least ten (10) feet at maturity, usually with one (1) main stem or trunk and many branches. Maintenance shall mean any and all work performed on a trees including, but not limited to, planting, watering, pruning, removing, stump grinding, treating for insects or diseases, protecting and enhancing soils, and preserving and protecting during construction. Private property means all land and improvements, including fixtures and appurtenances, located within the property lines of a property. Property owner shall mean any person or entity having a legal or equitable interest in real property and its fixtures and appurtenances, including the interests of a tenant or lessee. Public place shall mean and include all real property owned by, leased to, or under the control of the City and County of Denver, specifically including all public right-of-way. Public right-of-way shall mean the entire area between the curb, or street where no curb exists, and the property line of a property, and between the centerline of the alley and the property line of a property. Responsible party shall mean the property owner or an entity or person who, acting as an agent for or in any other legal capacity on behalf of the owner, has authority over property subject to this article or is responsible for the maintenance or management of said property. Tree shall mean any perennial woody plant, usually, but not necessarily, single stem and long-lived, with a height greater than overall spread.

(Ord. No. 121-02, § 1, 2-19-02; Ord. No. 1017-17, § 1, 10-16-2017)