Tree Protection Zone definition

Tree Protection Zone means a zone of protected space surrounding any public tree extending from the topmost branch or leader downward to a distance of thirty-six (36) inches below the surrounding ground surface level. The radial dimension from the center of the tree to the outermost horizontal limit of the zone is determined by the diameter of the outermost edge of the branches (drip line), and is further defined in the “Forestry Specifications for Construction on Public Areas” as adopted in section 10.04 of this Ordinance.
Tree Protection Zone means area identified by the director in which no soil disturbances are permitted and activities are restricted.
Tree Protection Zone means an area surrounding a Tree that is marked and fenced off, where storage of materials of any kind, parking or moving of vehicles, and disturbance of the soil or grade is prohibited.

Examples of Tree Protection Zone in a sentence

  • Tree Protection Zone: Area surrounding individual trees or groups of trees to be protected during construction, and defined by the drip line of individual trees or the perimeter drip line of groups of trees, unless otherwise indicated.

  • The Entrant shall be responsible for notifying the Land Owners Representative prior to any Works within the Tree Protection Zone of any tree.

  • When excavation is necessary within Tree Protection Zone proper care must be taken when performing such activities.

  • No storage, construction activity, grade changes, surface treatment, or activity of any kind is permitted within the Tree Protection Zone.

  • During construction activities, a Certified Arborist shall be on-site to supervise all root pruning activities required for construction in the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) for preserved trees.


More Definitions of Tree Protection Zone

Tree Protection Zone means the dripline area around a tree within the tree canopy or as determined by the City Arborist where no soil disturbance or other activity is permitted unless otherwise approved by the City Arborist.
Tree Protection Zone means specifications describing the measures required to protect Trees not designated for removal that may be impacted by the proposed works and as prescribed by the City’s Standard Specifications for Tree Protection and Preservation.
Tree Protection Zone means the area around a tree described in Schedule ‘D’.
Tree Protection Zone. (TPZ) means a zone established by the installation of a Tree Protection Fence that is equal to one and a half times the radial drip line distance of each tree to be protected.
Tree Protection Zone or “TPZ” means the area around a tree described in Schedule “F” to this by-law;
Tree Protection Zone means an area the perimeter of which is defined by the dripline of the tree.
Tree Protection Zone means the area around a Tree, including, but not limited to, the area occupied by the canopy and root zone and is to be determined by the Director.