Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

 

18.110 Rules of Interpretation and Definitions

18.110.020 Definitions

  1. A.
    Where a word or term is not defined in this Chapter but is defined elsewhere in this ordinance or in the Code, such definition shall be applicable unless the context indicates that a standard dictionary definition is more appropriate.
  2. B.
    Where a word or term is defined in this Chapter and also defined elsewhere in this ordinance, the definition contained in this Chapter shall be generally applicable except in the Chapter or Section to which the other definition applies.

(History: Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1661; ZRR-1637)

18.110.640 Tree

Tree means any self-supporting, woody plant of a species which normally grows to an overall minimum height of 15 feet in this region.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Deciduous trees mean those trees which shed their leaves annually, such as ash, sycamore and willow.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Evergreen trees mean those trees which do not shed their leaves annually, such as pine, spruce and juniper.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Small trees mean trees 30 feet or less in height at maturity, including ornamental flowering trees and “patio” trees.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Medium trees mean trees 30 to 70 feet in height at maturity.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Large trees mean those species of trees that reach a height of 70 feet or taller at maturity. The American Standard for Nursery Stock, as published by the American Association of Nurseryman and incorporated by reference herein, shall be referred to in determining the applicability of the above definitions.

(History: Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1661; ZRR-1637)

Effective on: 1/1/1901