Definitions and word usage. Whenever used in this section, unless
a different meaning clearly appears from the context, or unless a
different meaning is stated in a definition applicable to only a portion
of this section, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The official of the City charged with the responsibility
of administering this section. This section shall be administered
by anyone of the following: the Planning Director, Zoning Officer,
City Engineer, Public Works Director, Code Enforcement, Police Department,
or the City of Long Branch Planning and Zoning Boards.
AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENT CUT
The removal, to the extent possible, of the minimum number
of the smallest and poorest specimens of trees so as to permit land
development and the retention of the maximum number of the larger
and better specimen of trees.
CALIPER
Caliper measurement of a trunk shall be taken six inches
above the top of root flare up to and including four-inch caliper
size. If the caliper at six inches above the ground exceeds four inches,
the caliper should be measured at 12 inches above the top of root
flare. Seldom are trees perfectly round. The most accurate measurement
will result from the use of a diameter tape. Caliper measurements
taken with manual or electronic slot- or pincer-type caliper tools
should be the average of the smallest and largest measurement.
CITY
The City of Long Branch.
CITY CODE
The Code of the City of Long Branch.
CITY TREE
A tree located on land owned by the City or a tree whose
base is located in whole or in part within the public right-of-way.
DRIPLINE
The circular area surrounding a tree, the radius of which
area shall be the distance from the trunk of the tree to the outermost
branch of the tree.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
agency or other entity.
REPLACEMENT TREE
The tree, including a description of the species and the
minimum diameter and height, which is required pursuant to section.
ROOT SYSTEM
Those tree roots within the dripline perimeter.
SELECTIVE CUTTING
The removal of larger trees on an individual basis while
leaving trees of lesser size for future harvest.
SHADE TREE
Any species of tree having characteristics which help provide
shade, as determined by the Administrative Officer.
SITE PLAN
A development plan as defined by the City Code.
STOP-WORK ORDER
An order issued by the Administrative Officer to stop any
tree work or other activity which they believe is occurring in violation
of any provision of this section.
SUBDIVISION
The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land, including
only major subdivisions.
THINNING
The removal of undesirable, competitive, diseased or damaged
trees so as to cultivate and improve the development of the remaining
trees on a lot.
TREE
Any deciduous or coniferous species which reaches a typical
mature height of at least 25 feet and a typical mature DBH of four
inches or greater.
TREE PRESERVATION PLAN or PLAN
The additional information required as part of the tree removal
application where property is being developed and requires subdivision
or site plan approval.
TREE TRUST FUND
The fund created to collect money, pursuant to this section,
for the purchase and planting of replacement trees. The Tree Trust
Fund shall be administered under the direction of the Administrative
Officer in conjunction with the City Administrator, and it shall include
funds provided by developers pursuant to this section as well as donations,
grants or bequests made to the tree trust fund.