As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BERMS
A mound of soil on a site used as a view obstruction or to vary the
grade pattern, either natural or man-made.
BUFFER
An area within a property or site generally adjacent and parallel
to the property line, either consisting of natural existing vegetation or
created by the use of trees, shrubs, fences and/or berms designed to continuously
limit view of the site from adjacent sites or properties.
CALIPER
The diameter of a tree trunk measured in inches 36 inches above the
ground level.
DECIDUOUS TREES
Plants that drop their leaves before becoming dormant in winter,
not evergreens.
GROUND COVER
Low-growing plants or sod that in time form a dense mat covering
the area in which they are planted, preventing the growth of unwanted plants
while holding the soil in place.
MULCH
Any covering placed on soil to conserve moisture, eliminate weak
growth and protect plants from extremes of heat and cold.
SCREEN
A structure or plantings providing a continuous view obstruction
within the site or property. Such "screens" may consist of fencing, berms
and/or evergreen trees or shrubs.
SHRUBS
Any plants, deciduous or evergreen, generally multistemmed, classified
and sold by height or spread, measured in inches or feet.