For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER. Adjacent or bordering holder or proprietor of land.
CALIPER. A standard trunk diameter measurement for trees. CALIPER measurements are taken six inches above the finished grade for trees with a diameter of four inches or less and 12 inches above the finished grade for larger sizes.
CLEAR VISION TRIANGLE.
DECIDUOUS TREE. A tree that sheds its foliage at the end of the growing season.
EVERGREEN TREE. A tree that has foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year.
LARGE TREE(S). Mature tree height over 40 feet.
MEDIUM TREE(S). Mature tree height 20 to 40 feet.
ORNAMENTAL TREE. A deciduous tree that is typically grown because of its shape, flowering characteristics or other attractive features and typically grows to a mature height of 20 feet or less.
PARK TREE(S). A tree located within a City of Westfield park.
PUBLIC TREE(S). A tree located in the public right-of-way, within a City of Westfield park, or on City of Westfield property.
SMALL TREE(S). Mature tree height under 20 feet.
STREET TREE(S). A tree located in the public right-of-way strip adjacent to a road, street, drive, court or alley.
TREE. A woody plant which at maturity is 13 feet or more in height with an erect perennial trunk and having a definite crown of foliage.
TREE LAWN. That part of a street or highway, not covered by sidewalk or other paving, lying within the public street right-of-way.
(Prior Code, § 34-143) (Ord. 07-27, passed 12-10-2007)