As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated herein:
(a) Caliper. The American Association of Nurserymen standard for the trunk measurement of nursery stock. Caliper of the trunk shall be taken six (6) inches above the ground up to and including four-inch caliper size, and twelve (12) inches above the ground for a caliper size greater than four (4) inches.
(b) Diameter at Breast Height (DBH). The diameter of a tree trunk measured in inches at a height 4.5 feet above ground. If a tree splits into multiple trunks below 4.5 feet, the trunk is measured at its most narrow point below the split.
(c) Major Tree. A living tree with a DBH measurement of six (6) inches or more.
(d) Site DBH. The total combined DBH of all major trees existing on a site.
(e) Substantial Alteration. An alteration or expansion of existing development is substantial when such alteration or expansion involves or exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the total floor area of the existing building, structure or vehicular use area.
(f) Tree Fund. An account maintained by the Village of Plain City. Such funds shall be used for reforestation on public property.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 2-25-08.)