For the purposes of this chapter, certain words and terms used herein are defined as follows.
DIRECTOR. The Recreation, Parks and Library Director of the City of Tulare or his or her designated representative.
DRIPLINE. The circumference of a circle drawn around the tree with the radius being a line beginning at the center of the trunk of the tree and ending at a point directly below the outermost branch tips of the tree.
HERITAGE TREE. Any Valley Oak Tree (Quercus lobata), with a trunk diameter of two inches or greater at a point four and one-half feet above the root crown (also referred to as two inches D.B.H.), or any living tree designated by resolution of the Council as a historic tree because of an association of some event or person of historical significance to the community or because of special recognition due to the size, condition, or aesthetic qualities. Qualification as a heritage tree, except a Valley Oak Tree (Quercus lobata), will require the consent of the persons owning the property as of the date of the designation, and shall be based upon standards, including, but not limited to the following:
(A) Any tree which is indigenous to the area or which has adapted exceptionally well to the climatic conditions of the Tulare area, or is one of a kind;
(B) Any stand of trees the native of which makes each of its species dependent upon others for survival;
(C) Any tree which has an exceptional size for its species or is a representative of a species, or outstanding specimen;
(D) Any tree which has an exceptional age or size for its species; and
(E) Any tree which has distinctive structural interest or is generally different.
PERSON. Individuals, associations, corporations, public agencies, joint ventures, partnerships, independent contractors and other agents and employees.
PRESERVATION. Acts to promote the life, growth, health or beauty of trees, shrubs or plants, including but not limited to, pruning, trimming, topping, root pruning, spraying, mulching, watering, fertilizing, cultivating, supporting and treating for disease and injury.
PRUNING STANDARDS. Those pruning standards established by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture dated May 9, 1998, as revised by the Organization from time to time, and as amended by this chapter.
(1995 Code, § 8.52.010) (Ord. 14-05, passed 10-21-2014; Ord. 03-1915, passed - -2003)