For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
ADMINISTRATOR. The Building Official or his/her designee shall be responsible for administrating the provisions of this chapter.
CALIPER INCHES. The diameter in inches of trees measured at the height of 4½ feet above the grade.
CATEGORY. Classification of species of trees. See Appendix A.
DECIDUOUS. Those trees that shed their leaves in the fall or winter.
ENDANGERED SPECIES. Those trees that are under the protection of state and/or federal law.
EVERGREEN TREE. Any tree with needle leaves and a woody cone fruit including, but not limited to, those representative species listed in Appendix A, Category II, as attached hereto. Usually maintain their leaves year-round.
LANDMARK TREES. A tree may be designated as a Landmark Tree by the Administrator if one or more of the following criteria is met:
(1) The tree species is rare;
(2) The tree is more than 100 years of age;
(3) The tree has been connected with a significant historical event;
(4) The tree is of an outstanding trunk diameter, or drip line for a tree of its species;
(5) The quality of the tree foliage is outstanding for a tree of its species;
(6) The location, shade value, fragrance, erosion control, aesthetic features or scenic enhancement of such tree is of special importance to the city.
LOT BUILDING AREA. Area of lot encompassed by front, side, and rear yard setbacks or building line as required by the city zoning code.
NEW DEVELOPMENT SITES. Shall refer to the development of property within the city that has not previously been developed.
NON-DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY. Any alteration of the natural environment which does not require preliminary plan approval, zoning certificate approval, or site development plan approval pursuant to Article 70 of the Springdale Zoning Code but which would include the proposed removal or destruction of, or would, reasonably, foreseeably result in the removal or destruction of any tree(s).
ORNAMENTAL TREE. Decorative trees planted for their aesthetic features including the exceptional colors of their flowers or foliage and interest of their form. Ornamental trees include, but are not limited to, those representative species listed in Appendix A, Category III, as attached hereto.
OVERSTORY. Those trees that compose the top layer or canopy of vegetation.
REDEVELOPMENT SITES. Refers to the redevelopment of property within the city that has an approved development plan on file with the city and has been developed for residential, office, commercial, industrial, or park uses.
TREE. Any self-supporting, woody, perennial plant which has a trunk diameter of two inches or more at maturity when measured at a point of 4½ feet above the ground level and which normally attains an overall height of at least ten feet at maturity, usually with one main stem or trunk and many branches. It may appear to have several stems or trunks as in several varieties of ash and others.
TREE EQUIVALENCY TABLE. The categories of trees showing importance, visual buffering, growth characteristics, native species and aesthetics, see Appendix A.
TREE PROTECTION ZONE. The area around a tree corresponding to the drip line or one foot away from each tree trunk for each inch of trunk diameter, at the discretion of the Administrator.
TREE REMOVAL AREA. Area on site where trees are permitted to be removed for construction of buildings, access roads, parking areas, canopies, patios, decks, sidewalks, utility installation, water retention and similar necessary development needs. However, some tree replacement may be required.
TREE REMOVAL WITHOUT PERMISSION. Refers to the removal of trees without the prior approval of the city.
UNDERSTORY. Those trees that grow beneath the other trees.
ZONING DISTRICTS. As defined in the city zoning code and shown on the zoning map.
(Ord. 52-1990, passed 9-19-90; Am. Ord. 42-2001, passed 9-19-01; Am. Ord. 18-2003, passed 5-7-03)