Terms related to required landscaping and screening shall have the following meanings:
(a) Berm. An earthen mound, located on private property, designed to provide visual interest, screen undesirable views, and/or decrease noise. This definition shall not include any portion of the public right-of-way.
(b) Caliper. The American Association of Nurseryman standard for trunk measurement of nursery stock. Caliper of the trunk shall be taken six (6) inches above the ground up to and including four (4) inch caliper size, and twelve (12) inches above the ground for a caliper size greater than four (4) inches.
(c) Diameter-at-breast-height (DBH). The diameter of a tree trunk measured in inches at a height 4.5 feet above ground. If a tree splits into multiple trunks below 4.5 feet, the trunk is measured at its most narrow point below the split.
(d) Large Tree. A living tree with a DBH measurement at maturity of at least six (6) inches or more.
(e) Shade Tree. A tree with foliage that usually sheds annually and is planted primarily for its high crown of foliage or overhead canopy.
(f) Shrub. A woody plant, smaller than a tree, consisting of several small stems from the ground or small branches near the ground.
(g) Small Tree. A living tree with a DBH measurement at maturity of at least four (4) inches. (Ord. 2006-35. Passed 5-25-06.)