For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONSTRUCTION WORK. Any activity that disturbs, eliminates or compacts the soil including but not limited to trenching, grading or any sealing of the surface of the soil to air and water.
CRITICAL ROOT ZONE. The circular area centered around the tree trunk and having a radius equal to the distance from the trunk to the outer branch tips or having a radius equal to 15 times the diameter of the tree at chest height, whichever is greater.
PARK TREES. Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names, and all areas owned by the city or to which the public has free access as a park.
STREET TREES. Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on easement occupied by public right-of-way within the city.
(Ord. 8-2016, passed 3-22-17)