Significant tree definition

Significant tree means a tree:
Significant tree means a tree or palm:
Significant tree means a: (1) a live evergreen tree 10 inches in diameter or greater, measured four and one-half feet above existing grade; or (2) a live deciduous tree 12 inches in diameter or greater, measured four and one-half feet above existing grade; or (3) in the Mixed Use Town Center and High School Road zoning districts, any live tree eight inches in diameter or greater, measured four and one- half feet above existing grade; or (4) any live trees located within a required critical area or critical area buffer as defined in Chapter 16.20 BIMC.

Examples of Significant tree in a sentence

  • Significant tree preservation shall be required for any project permit.

  • Significant tree identification and preservation and/or replacement shall be required as set forth in Chapter 18A.70, Article III.

  • Significant tree stands must be replaced to replace the function of the stand; for instance, trees which provided screening must be replaced in sufficient kind and number to perform the same function.

  • Also known as a "Significant" tree, this tree has a DBH of at least sixteen (16) inches or a height of at least forty (40) feet.

  • Significant tree replacement will be calculated by replacing the largest diameter tree first, proceeding down to the smallest diameter significant tree.


More Definitions of Significant tree

Significant tree means any living woody perennial plant characterized by a main stem or trunk having many branches and having a diameter of 12 inches or more measured at breast height. For bifurcated or multi-trunked trees, the diameters of the individual stems are added together to determine if a tree meets the 12-inch minimum diameter to qualify as a significant tree.
Significant tree means a: (1) a live evergreen tree 10 inches in diameter or greater, measured four and one-half feet above existing grade; or (2) a live deciduous tree 12 inches in diameter or greater, measured 4.5 feet above existing grade; or (3) in the Mixed Use Town Center and High School Road zoning districts, any live tree eight inches in diameter or greater, measured
Significant tree means a tree which meets one or more of the following criteria:
Significant tree means: (a) an evergreen tree 10 inches in diameter or greater, measured four and one-half feet above existing grade; or (b) a deciduous tree 12 inches in diameter or greater, measured four and one-half feet above existing grade; or (c) all trees located within a required critical area buffer as defined in Chapter 16.20 BIMC, or (d) all trees within the native vegetation zone or buffer.
Significant tree means living and dead standing trees greater than 10 inches in diameter at breast height (4.5 feet above the ground).
Significant tree means any tree six (6) inches or greater in diameter at standard height
Significant tree means any evergreen tree, other than holly, of at least 15