For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLEAR CUTTING. The cutting or removal of all trees within an area of 400 square feet or larger.
INJURING A TREE. Any cutting, trimming, pruning or other method of removing any live part of a live tree shall be considered injurious to the tree and therefore a permit must be obtained before performing any such act unless exemptions in § 154.359 apply, with the exception that removing small branches under 1/2" in diameter shall not generally be considered injurious to the tree, provided that such act does not remove a substantial portion of the canopy of said tree or otherwise result in a threat to the life or health of such tree.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, association or entity.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. All property other than that described as “public property” below.1
PUBLIC PROPERTY.
(1) Any property which the town owns, leases or has an easement over; and
(2) Any property which the owner or easement holder grants authority to the town for the purposes of enforcing this subchapter (e.g. DOT right-of-way).
TEMPORARY SERVICE ROUTE. A route, other than the planned permanent driveway or access route to a house, which is created and used during the construction process.2
(1989 Code, Title V, Ch. 51, Art. XXII, § 2202) (Ord. passed 5-13-2008; Ord. passed 7-13-2010; Ord. passed 11-15-2011)