“City Arborist” means any qualified arborist chosen by the City.

“City Manager” means the City Manager or their designee. Such designee may not be affiliated with any tree company involved in the project.

“Fire Code Official” means the Fire Chief or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative. (Reference 2019 CFC Section 202.)

“Fire-prone tree” means any tree of the species known as acacia trees (any acacia over fifty (50) feet in height), arborvitae, California bay, bishop pine, cedars, Coulter pine, cypress, Douglas fir, eucalyptus species (blue gum and red gum), false cypress, gray pine, junipers, knobcone pine, larch trees, Monterey pine, Scots pine, spruces, Torrey pine, and yew.

“Heritage tree” means either of the following: (1) a live tree or grove of live trees of historical significance specifically designated by official action of the City Council; or (2) any live tree which has a trunk with a circumference of fifty (50) inches or more, measured at twenty-four (24) inches above the natural grade, or at a point twenty-four (24) inches above the highest grade. The measurement producing the greatest circumference shall be used. In the case of multi-trunk trees, the circumference of each trunk is to be measured in the manner previously described, and the circumference of each trunk is to be added to ascertain the total circumference of the tree.

“Master Tree List” means the current list as approved by resolution of the City Council.

“Person” means, for purposes of this chapter, a property owner, arborist, or tree contractor.

“Qualified arborist” means any arborist certified by and in good standing with the International Society of Arboriculture. (Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1043 § 16, 2020; Ord. 1030 § 2(9), 2018; Ord. 968 § 1, 2010; Ord. 906 § 3 (part), 2001; Ord. 892 § 3 (part), 1998; Ord. 877 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. 833 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 780 § 1 (part), 1989; Ord. 772 § 2 (part), 1988. Formerly 12.16.010, 12.16.050)