As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
APPLICANT
Any individual or individuals, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, organization or other legal entity of any kind, filing an application pursuant to this chapter.
DBH (DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT)
The diameter or caliper of a tree measured at a point 4 1/2 feet above ground on the uphill side of the tree.
DEAD TREE
A tree that lacks vitality, is lifeless and without foliage.
EXCAVATION or GRADING
The excavation, grading, removal or processing of topsoil, clay, sand, gravel, rock or other earth materials; dumping, filling or depositing of such earth materials or fill of any kind.
SLASHING OF TREES
The cutting down, grubbing or other removal of any three or more live trees in any calendar year, when such trees are located within less than 100 feet of each other and have a DBH of six inches or more.
TREE
A living, woody plant with an erect perennial trunk and a definitely formed crown of foliage.
TREE REMOVAL
Any act which will cause a tree to be cut down or removed or to die within a one-year period.
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
A permit granted pursuant to the requirements of this chapter which allows the removal of one or more trees.