§ 25-8-602. DEFINITIONS.

In this article:

(1)

HERITAGE TREE means a tree that has a diameter of 24 inches or more, measured four and one-half feet above natural grade, and is one of the following species:

(a)

Ash, Texas

(b)

Cypress, Bald

(c)

Elm, American

(d)

Elm, Cedar

(e)

Madrone, Texas

(f)

Maple, Bigtooth

(g)

All Oaks

(h)

Pecan

(i)

Walnut, Arizona

(j)

Walnut, Eastern Black

This list of eligible heritage tree species may be supplemented, but not reduced, as prescribed by rule.

(2)

OWNER includes a lessee.

(3)

PROTECTED TREE means a tree with a diameter of 19 inches or more, measured four and one-half feet above natural grade.

(4)

REMOVAL means an act that causes or may be reasonably expected to cause a tree to die, including:

(a)

uprooting;

(b)

severing the main trunk;

(c)

damaging the root system; and

(d)

excessive pruning.

Source: Section 13-7-38; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20100204-038.