Definitions.
Springfield, Ill., City Code § 102.02
in effect§ 102.02. - Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice for Springfield (hereinafter, "Arboricultural Specifications Manual"). A manual prepared by the arborist pursuant to the ordinance containing administrative regulations and also standards for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other plants.
Arborist. The city arborist of Springfield, Illinois.
City-owned property. Property within the corporate limits of the City of Springfield, Illinois, and
(1) Owned by the City in fee simple absolute, or
(2) Implied or expressly dedicated to the public for present or future use for purposes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or for public easements.
Desirable trees. Trees listed in appendices A, B, and C of the Arboricultural Specifications Manual as being desirable in parkways.
Infrastructure. The basic underlying framework or features that provide collective services, including, but not limited to, roads, waterlines, storm sewers, bioswales, landscaping, and trees.
Invasive species. An introduced or exotic species that significantly modifies or disrupts the ecosystem in which it colonizes (e.g. Callery pear).
Landscape plan. A plan approved by the city defining the location and species of plants and associated hardscape including grading. See section 155.480, landscape, screening, and lighting regulations.
Nuisance trees. Nuisance trees are trees that may provide potential impacts to other trees, people, or structures. This would include, but not be limited to, diseased, infested, structurally unsound trees or known invasive species.
Property owner. The record owner or contract purchaser of any parcel of land.
Trees, shrubs, and other plants. All vegetation, woody or otherwise, except lawn grass and flowers less than 24 inches in height.
Urban forestry plan (the "plan"). A five-year or more detailed plan, developed under the direction of a certified arborist or forester and approved by the City of Springfield, Illinois. The plan shall outline strategies for tree planting, care, and preservation, which comply with recognized national standards.
(Ord. No. 585-10-03, § 1(Exh. 1), 10-21-03; Ord. No. 285-07-22, § 1(Exh. A), 7-5-22)
Source: City of Springfield, Illinois, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/il/springfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXGERE_CH102URFOTRPR_S102.02DEFetched: 11/8/2026