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 Edina
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 30. VEGETATION
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 30-2. Definitions.  

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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    District means a geographic area or areas of the city sharing the same zoning classification for which this section establishes restrictions and requirements. A district may be divided into subdistricts.

    Earth means soil, rocks, riprap, gravel, sand, soil and all similar material.

    Grading means any movement of earth, including without limitation, any excavation, stockpiling, land disturbing activity, cutting, filling, or any combination of movement.

    Lot means the basic development unit, for purposes of this chapter. A lot may consist of one parcel, or two or more adjoining parcels, under single ownership or control, and used for a principal use and accessory uses allowed by this chapter. A lot, except lots in a townhouse plat, must have at least 30 feet frontage on a street other than at limited access freeway.

    Open pit or excavation means any grading creating a depression exceeding 200 square feet in area, the bottom or lowest point of which is two feet or more below the immediately adjoining unexcavated land. A swimming pool, as defined by article XI of chapter 10, is not an open pit or excavation for purposes of this chapter.

    Parcel means a unit of land with fixed boundaries described by lot and block and reference to a recorded plat approved by the duly adopted resolution of the council, or by a metes and bounds, or other, description. A parcel may or may not be a lot, as defined in this section.

    Principal building means a building which is used for principal uses, including enclosed seasonal living areas such as porches and breezeways which are attached to the principal building.

    Tree means a woody, perennial plant usually with one main stem or trunk and with many branches, which has a diameter of greater than six inches when measured at a point four feet above ground level.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 830.02, 850.03(3) ; Ord. No. 817, 4-4-1974; Ord. No. 821; Ord. No. 822; Ord. No. 822-A1, 10-7-1971; Ord. No. 822-A2, 10-24-1974; Ord. No. 823, 4-4-1974; Ord. No. 2004-04, 4-29-2004)