For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF COUNCIL. The Board of Council of the City of Fort Thomas, 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. City of Fort Thomas, Kentucky (including any of its officers, employees, or designated representatives).
CITY TREE. A tree located on property owned by the city or 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 Tree Commission pursuant to the standards set forth in this chapter.
NON-CITY TREE. Any tree other than a city tree as heretofore defined.
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.
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 COMMISSION. The Tree Commission of the City of Fort Thomas.
(Ord. O-4-90, passed 5-7-90; Am. Ord. O-07-2010, passed 6-7-10; Am. Ord. O-15-2011, passed 9-19- 11; Am. Ord. O-18-2023, passed 12-18-23)