§ 98-1065. Definitions.

The following definitions are adopted for terms used in this article:

Shrub. A relatively low-growing woody plant typified by having several permanent stems instead of a single trunk. For purposes of this chapter, shrubs shall be further defined as follows:

(1)

Deciduous shrub. Any shrub which sheds its foliage during a particular season.

(2)

Evergreen shrub. Any shrub which retains its foliage throughout the entire year.

Tree. A woody perennial plant generally with one main stem or trunk, but including multiple stemmed plants, which develops many branches, generally at some height above the ground. For the purposes of this chapter, trees shall be further defined as follows:

(1)

Deciduous tree. Shade or flowering/ornamental tree which sheds its foliage during a particular season.

(2)

Evergreen (or coniferous) tree. Any tree which retains its green foliage year round.

(3)

Heritage tree. Any tree which has been designated by ordinance of the board as having notable historic or cultural significance to any site or which has been so designated in accordance with an ordinance adopted pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 10.1-1127.1.

(4)

Large buffer tree. Any tree having an expected height upon maturity of at least 40 feet.

(5)

Medium buffer tree. Any tree having an expected height upon maturity of between 20 feet and 40 feet.

(6)

Memorial tree. Any tree which has been designated by ordinance of the board to be a special commemorating memorial.

(7)

Significant tree. Any deciduous or coniferous tree with a minimum diameter (caliper) of 24 inches when measured four and one-half feet above ground level.

(8)

Small buffer tree. Any tree having an expected height at maturity of between ten feet and 20 feet.

(9)

Specimen tree. Any tree which has been designated by ordinance of the board to be notable by virtue of its outstanding size and quality for its particular species.

(Ord. No. O-18-06, 2-5-2007; Ord. No. O-15-08(R2), 1-12-2009)

(Ord. No. O-18-06, 2-5-2007; Ord. No. O-15-08(R2), 1-12-2009)