§ 95.21 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   CLASS I TREES. The following trees:

      (1)   Alder (Alnus);

      (2)   Ash (Fraxinus);

      (3)   Beech (Fagus);

      (4)   Birch (Betula);

      (5)   Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora);

      (6)   Carrot Wood (Cupaniopsis anacardiopsis);

      (7)   Cedars (Cedrus atlantica, and deodara);

      (8)   Chinese Flame tree (Koelreuteria bipinnata);

      (9)   Coral tree (Erythina);

      (10)   Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica);

      (11)   Fern Pine (Podocarpus gracilor);

      (12)   Fig tree (Fiscus rubiginosa);

      (13)   Floss Silk tree (Chorisia);

      (14)   Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba);

      (15)   Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia);

      (16)   Liquidamber (see “Sweetgum”);

      (17)   Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora);

      (18)   Oaks, all (Quercus);

      (19)   Olive (Olea europaea);

      (20)   Pepper, “California” (Schinus molle);

      (21)   Pine, “Canary Island” (Pinus canariensis);

      (22)   Pine, “Italian Stone” (Pinus pinea);

      (23)   Redwood, “Coast” (Sequoia empervirens);

      (24)   Sequoia (Sequoia giganteum);

      (25)   Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo);

      (26)   Sweetgum (Liquidamber stryaciflua);

      (27)   Sycamore (Platanus racemosa); and

      (28)   Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

   DAMAGE. Any intentional action taken which causes injury, disfigurement or death to a tree. This includes, but is not limited to, cutting, poisoning, drilling and the like.

   DEADWOOD. Limbs, branches or a portion of a tree void of green leaves during a season of the year when green leaves should be present.

   FRUIT TREES. All common tree varieties which typically bear edible fruit and are not listed as Class I trees.

   LANDMARK or HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT. Any tree or stand of trees (except palm trees) that meet one of the following criteria:

      (1)   A tree or stand of trees which have taken on an aura of historical value by virtue of age or location.

      (2)   A tree which has a trunk with a 40-inch circumference (12.75-inch diameter) if located in the front yard or 60 inches in circumference (19-inch diameter) if located in the rear and side yards.

   MATURE. Any Class I tree (except a palm or fruit tree) located in the front yards which exceeds 19 inches in circumference (6-inch diameter) or, if located in a side yard and rear yard, one which exceeds 30 inches in circumference (9.5-inch diameter) measured four feet above natural grade.

   REMOVAL. The physical removal of a tree or actions leading to the death of a tree through poisoning, damaging or other action.

('65 Code, § 7-7A.07) (Ord. 347-C.S., passed - - )