§ 12.16.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:

A.

Heritage tree. A tree characterized by one or more of the following: having historical significance, being part of a historical site, or being of a rare or unusual species. The tree board and the city forester shall work together in determining whether a tree should be designated as a heritage tree.

B.

Hazard tree. A tree which has been deemed by the city forester as having the potential to cause physical damage or harm to human life, existing structures, or utilities; including (but not limited to) any tree that is host to a communicable disease or destructive disease or other pestilence, a tree whose roots cause the surface of a public street, curb, gutter, or sidewalk to be up-heaved or otherwise disturbed, or any tree whose condition or location constitutes a danger to the health, safety, or well-being of the public.

C.

Protective measures. Any steps taken to safeguard the appearance, health, condition, or continued viability of a protected tree. Typical examples are: physical structures limiting access to a protected tree, pruning to allow access to a site, supplemental watering or fertilization, washing of canopy to remove dust or other residues, berms or grading to prevent erosion or silting in a protected root zone, signage indicating protected status of trees, or other methods deemed necessary at the time of authorization.

D.

Public property. Any right-of-way, park, street, sidewalk, easement, or other ground owned by American Fork City.

E.

Public tree. Any tree located on public property within American Fork City.

F.

Street tree. Any tree planted within any right-of-way or easement adjacent thereto.

G.

Tree topping. The severe cutting back within the tree's crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree.

H.

Tree maintenance. Measures performed to promote the desirable growth and health of a tree, such as (but not limited to) watering, fertilization, mulching, weeding, pest management, pruning, and physical protection.

(Ord. No. 2007-11-63, 11-27-2007)