The provisions of this Section shall apply generally and uniformly to all development or redevelopment of commercial, industrial, and residential property. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply for all new construction, expansion, structural alterations, or other improvement of a private or public building, structure or accessory building or the construction, extension or improvement of any parking lot or driveway which requires the removal of live trees having a breast diameter of eight inches (8") or more diameter breast height (DBH), and all areas seeking annexation to the Village. Diameter breast height shall be considered to represent a height of four and one-half feet (41/2') above the ground. This Chapter shall also apply when removal of a tree with a DBH of eight inches (8") or greater is requested within the Village limits, that is not connected with any construction, expansion, etc. (Ord. 96-32, 10-7-1996)