§ 1.3. Definitions.

For the purposes of this ordinance [appendix], certain terms as defined as follows:

Caliper: The diameter of a tree measured six (6) inches above existing grade.

Canopy cover: The crown "branch" area of a tree measured in square feet after ten (10) years from installation as specified in this ordinance [appendix].

Cultivar: A "variety" of plant denoting an assemblage of cultivated individuals which are distinguished by any significant characteristics and which, reproduced, retain their distinguishing characteristics.

Drip line: An imaginary, perpendicular line that extends downward from the outermost tips of the branches to the ground.

Lot size: That portion of the lot allowed for use in determining the minimum lot size requirements as stated in section 200 of the city zoning ordinance.

Multistem tree: A tree having more than one stem "trunk" emerging from the root system.

Planning director: The director of the department of planning or his designee.

Residential lot: A piece or parcel of land abutting on a street and created by proper legal instrument upon which is to be built one or more dwelling units and shall include single-family condominiums.

Resubdivision: Subdividing an existing subdivision to change the shape or size of the lots without increasing density.

Species: The unit in the botanical classification of plants.

Standard tree: A tree grown with a single erect stem.

Tree: Any self-supporting woody plant of a species which normally grows, in Virginia Beach, at a commonly accepted maturity, to an overall height of a minimum of fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. No. 1965, 6-11-90; Ord. No. 2153, 6-23-92)

(Ord. No. 1965, 6-11-90; Ord. No. 2153, 6-23-92)