9.5.2.9   Specimen Trees
   A specimen tree is any healthy, living tree and includes all of the following:
   (A)   Has a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) of twenty-four (24) inches or more;
   (B)   A trunk DBH of twelve (12) inches or more in the case of the following species:
      (1)   Ilex species (holly);
      (2)   Magnolia species;
      (3)   Longleaf Pine species.
   (C)   Is listed as a State or National Champion by the North Carolina Forest Service or the American Forestry Association;
   (D)   Provides unique habitat for any endangered or threatened wildlife species protected by Federal law; or
   (E)   Has been cited by the Village Council as being historically significant.
(Ord. 21-06, passed - -)