For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS.” The owner(s) of any parcel sharing side lot lines or in the case of a corner lot sharing side/rear lot lines with the applicant.
"BOARD OF COUNCIL." The Board of Council of the city of Bellevue, Kentucky.
"BUILDABLE AREA." Any portion of area within the defined construction limits of a project that is essential for the purpose of constructing improvements thereon.
"CITY." The City of Bellevue, Kentucky, including its officers, employees or designated representatives.
"CITY TREE." A tree located on property owned by the city or in the public right-of-way.
"DRIP LINE." A line connecting the tips of the outermost branches of a tree projected vertically onto the ground.
"LANDMARK TREE." Any tree designated and identified as such by Tree Commission pursuant to the standards set forth herein.
"PROTECTIVE BARRIER." A barrier constructed to protect the root system or trunk of a tree from damage during construction or from equipment or soil or material deposits.
"ROOT SYSTEM." Tree roots within the drip line perimeter.
“STRUCTURAL SOIL.” A combination of soil and gravel designed in substantial compliance with the composition of CU structural soil.
"TREE." Any living, self-supporting woody or fibrous plant, usually having a single woody trunk, and having a diameter of not less than two inches measured at a point four feet above the ground.
“TREE BED.” The area designed for planting and maintaining a city tree.
"TREE COMMISSION." The Tree Commission of the City of Bellevue, Kentucky.
(Ord. 91-3-1, passed 3-27-91; Am. Ord. 2003-07-02, passed 8-13-03)