For purposes of this subchapter, the term REGULATED TREE shall mean:
(A) The subsurface roots, crown and trunk of any self-supporting woody plant such as a large shade tree or pine tree, which usually has one main stem or trunk, and has a measured caliper as follows:
(1) A hardwood tree: eight inches, such as an oak, maple and the like; and
(2) A pine tree: 12 inches, such as loblolly pine.
(B) Any small flowering tree, such as dogwood, with a measured caliper of at least four inches; and
(C) Any tree having several stems or trunks, such as crepe myrtle, and at least one defined stem or trunk with a measured caliper of at least two inches.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)