For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DAMAGE. Any 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.
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 variety of a tree (except fruit trees) that is more than 12½ inches in circumference (4-inch diameter) when measured at a point four feet above the 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, § 7-7B.07) (Ord. 347-C.S., passed - - )