"Arborist." The term "Arborist" shall be defined as an ISA Certified Arborist with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
"Arborist's/Forester's Certification." The term "Arborist's/Forester's Certification" shall be defined as a written certification verifying that all hazard trees have been removed from a parcel participating in the Private Tree Program. The certification shall be made and executed by an Arborist and/or Forester as defined in this section. The Arborist or Forester shall provide evidence of the required qualifications of this section.
"Board." The term "Board" shall be defined as the Board of Supervisors.
"County." The term "County" shall be defined as the County of Yolo.
"Enforcement Officer." The term "Enforcement Officer" shall be defined as the County Administrative Officer of the County or his/her designee(s). Such designee(s) may be a County employee(s) or third-party provider(s).
"Eligible Road(s) or Parcel(s)." The term "eligible road(s) or parcel(s)" shall be defined as a road, right-of-way or parcel falling into one of the following categories:
I. A public road or right-of-way;
II. An improved public property; or
Ill. A private road or right-of-way when the private road:
a. Connects two public roads;
b. Is primarily used as a right-of-way to a public property; or
c. Is used for waste collection services.
"Forester." The term "Forester" shall be defined as a Registered Professional Forester, qualified pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 752, "Professional forester."
"Government Hazard Tree Removal Program." The term "Government Hazard Tree Removal Program" shall be defined as the hazard tree removal program operated by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the LNU Complex Fire area in conjunction with other state and federal agencies.
"Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE." The term "Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE" shall be defined as the permit for providing hazard tree removal on private property approved by CalOES for use in the cleanup after the LNU Complex Fire.
"Hazard Tree." The term "hazard tree" shall be defined as:
(§ 2, Ord. 1531, eff. December 15, 2020)