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PUBLIC PROPERTY. All streets, public rights-of-way, parks, and real property owned either by the City or the City School Board. PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any tree, plant, or shrub which has an infectious disease or insect problem; is dead or dying; is obstructing streetlights, traffic signs, or the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles; poses a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare by imminent collapse onto public property. SHRUB. A woody plant that usually remains Iow in height and produces roots or stems from the base, and is usually not tree- like or single-stemmed. STREET TREE. A tree planted within the developed street right-of- way between the curb line of the street and the property line of the site. TREE. Any self-supporting woody plant growing upon the earth that usually provides one main trunk and produces more or less a distinct and elevated head with many branches. VINE. A woody plant whose stem climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground. VIII. LICENSING It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of planting, cutting, trimming, pruning, removing, spraying, or to otherwise treat trees, shrubs or vines on public property within the City without first producing evidence of a City of Martinsville business license. IX. INSURANCE All contractors in the business of planting, cutting, trimming, pruning, removing, spraying, and otherwise treating trees, shrubs or vines on public property within the City shall show proof of liability insurance. This certificate of insurance shall be in the amount as required by the responsible City department. This coverage shall be for bodily injury or death and property damage, indemnifying the City or any person injured or damages resulting from the pursuit of such endeavors, as herein described.