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hole or trench within the Root Zone, or compacting a substantial portion of the soil in the Root Zone. Developer The owner of the land or person who is the applicant for alteration of the land. Development Regulations The adopted regulations provided for the subdivision and development of real property within the City of Elk River, as amended from time to time by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Elk River. Diameter The diameter of a tree measured at a point 4 1/2 feet above the ground. Diseased or Infected Tree Any otherwise healthy tree, shrub, or other plant, whether located on city-owned property or on private property which harbors insects or diseases which reasonably may be expected to injure or harm any tree, shrub, or other plant. Dripline An imaginary vertical line which extends from the outermost branches of a tree's canopy to the ground. Forestry Program Shall be synonymous with "City Tree Planting Program" and shall indude, but not be limited to: tree planting maintenance and replacement; leaf collection and disposal; community relations activities -- information on tree plantings, seedling distributions, Arbor Day observations; and any enforcement of city ordinances relating to the city's tree planting program. Grading The placement, removal or movement of earth by use of mechanical equipment on a property. Grubbing The effective removal of understory vegetation from a site which does not include the removal of any trees with a diameter breast height (dbh) of greater than eight inches. Hedge A row of closely planted shrubs or low growing trees forming a fence or boundary. Landscape Plan The design and specifications for the placement of any live plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and grasses; and human-made structures such as walls, fences, and berms, induding the retention of existing vegetation for the purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics; protecting the community's environment; and minimizing negative impact on visual order of the community. Landscaping The use of natural plant materials including but not limited to, ground covers, shrubs, and trees (deciduous and evergreen). Landscaping also involves the placement, preservation and maintenance of such plant materials and includes such elements as fences, walls, lighting and earth mounding. Nuisance Any tree with an infectious disease or insect problem; dead or dying trees; a tree or limb(s) that obstruct street lights, traffic signs, the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles; a tree that 2