Definitions for the purpose of this chapter:
GROUND COVER: Plants, other than turf grass, which normally reaches an average maximum height of not more than twenty four inches (24") at maturity. Ground cover does not include plants commonly referred to as weeds.
LANDSCAPING: Required by this chapter shall mean living plants in a combination of trees, shrubs, and/or ground cover.
MULCH: Nonliving organic and synthetic materials customarily used in landscaping designed to retain moisture, stabilize soil temperatures, control weed growth and retard erosion.
SHRUB: A self-supporting woody perennial plant (deciduous or evergreen) of low to medium height characterized by multiple stems and branches continuous from its base and having a height of not less than two feet (2') and normally maturing to a height of not more than ten feet (10').
SIZE SPECIFICATIONS: Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, all size specifications for plant materials shall be based upon the time of planting. When caliper is specified for tree planting, the caliper of the tree trunk shall be measured at twelve inches (12") above the ground level.
TREES:
Canopy Trees (Medium-Tall): A self-supporting woody, deciduous plant having not less than a one and three-fourths inch (13/4") caliper and reaches a mature height of not less than twenty feet (20') and a mature spread of not less than fifteen feet (15').
Evergreen Trees: A tree having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year and having a height of not less than six feet (6') and maturing to a height of not less than twenty feet (20').
Ornamental Trees (Small): A self-supporting woody, deciduous plant having not less than a one and one-half inch (11/2") caliper and normally attains a mature height of at least fifteen feet (15') and usually has one main stem or trunk and many branches. Several species may appear to have several stems or trunks. (Ord. 2011-8A, 5-17-2011)