For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"CITY." The City of Florence, Kentucky, including any of its officers, employees, or designated representatives.
"CITY TREE." A tree located on property owned by the city or on 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 the Urban Forest Commission pursuant to the standards set forth herein.
"PLANTING SITE." The location where a tree can be planted.
"RIGHT-OF-WAY." An area or strip of land taken or dedicated for use as a public way. In addition to the roadway, it normally incorporates the curbs, lawn strips, sidewalks, lighting and drainage facilities, and may include special features such as grade separation, landscaped areas, viaducts and bridges.
"ROOT SYSTEM." Tree roots within the drip line perimeter.
"TREE." Any living, self-supporting woody or fibrous plant, usually having a single woody trunk, and having a diameter not less than two inches measured at a point four feet above the ground.
"URBAN FOREST COMMISSION." The Urban Forest Commission of the City.
(Ord. O-12-93, passed 5-11-93)