For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLEAR CUTTING. Removal of all the trees or a significant majority of the trees within an area.
CRITICAL ROOT ZONE. The area of undisturbed natural soil around a tree defined by a concentric circle with a radius equal to the distance from the trunk to the outermost portion of the drip line.
CROWN OF SPREAD. The circumference of the outermost portion of the canopy.
DIRT WORK. By use of mechanical or other methods to change the surface/appearance of the land or property.
DRIP LINE. A vertical line run through the outermost portion of the canopy of a tree and extending to the ground.
PROTECTED TREE. Any tree not listed as an unprotected tree in § 157.011(E).
(Ord. O-2005-013, passed 9-13-05)