(a) Purpose. The purpose and intent of this chapter is the preservation and promotion of landscaping as a suitable and necessary aspect of land development, as a component of municipal development character, as an important beneficial element of the microclimate through the provision of shade and as buffers, and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is further the purpose of this chapter to promote the preservation and, when necessary, replacement of major trees removed in the course of land development, to promote the proper utilization of landscaping as a buffer between certain land uses to minimize conflicts, and to protect, preserve and promote the character of the municipality.
(b) Definitions.
CALIPER. The caliper of a tree shall be measured at six inches above grade. For this chapter the term "caliper" only applies to new trees.
DIAMETER BREAST HEIGHT (dbh). The dbh of a tree shall be measured at four and one-half feet above ground level. For this chapter the term "diameter breast height (dbh)” only applies to existing trees.
MAJOR TREE. For the purposes of this section, a major tree is defined by having a diameter breast height of six inches or greater.
WOODLANDS. For the purposes of this section, a woodland is an area of trees and unique site characteristic that is located on any undeveloped parcel of property within Commercial Point.
(Ord. 2021-20, passed 7-19-2021)