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Tree Preservation
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As used in section 6.305 to 6.330 of this Code, the following definitions apply.

Fell. To remove or sever a tree or the intentional use of any procedure the natural result of which is to cause the death or substantial destruction of the tree. Fell does not in any context include normal trimming, pruning, or topping of trees.

Heritage tree. Any tree of exceptional value to our community based on its size (relative to species), history, location, or species, or any combination of these criteria. The specific methodology for classifying a tree as a heritage tree shall be established by administrative rule of the city manager adopted pursuant to section 2.019 of this code.

Logging plan. A document describing the equipment to be used on site, the access roads, grading, skid paths and any other environmental change that will be affected to permit logging, as well as mitigation efforts designed to protect from the negative effects of the logging process all wetlands, riparian zones, habitat, neighboring residences, and such other areas as the city manager or designee determines is appropriate.

Occupied parcel. Real property within the boundaries of an ad valorem tax lot description as found in the Lane County, Oregon, ad valorem tax records with one or more dwellings thereon, or a parcel which has been approved for a dwelling.

Parcel. Real property within the boundaries of an ad valorem tax lot description as found in the Lane County, Oregon, ad valorem tax records.

Plot plan. Final subdivision plat, final PUD plan, or final major or minor partition, encompassing an entire contiguous ownership.

Street tree. A living, standing woody plant typically having a single trunk at least 1-1/2 inch in diameter at a point six inches above mean ground level at the base of the trunk, that is located within the street right-of-way.

Tree. A living, standing, woody plant having a trunk 25 inches in circumference (or approximately eight inches in diameter) at a point 4-1/2 feet above mean ground level at the base of the trunk.

(Section 6.300 added by Ordinance No. 17072, enacted May 20, 1974; amended by Ordinance No. 18122, enacted February 22, 1978; Ordinance No. 18123, enacted March 13, 1978; Ordinance No. 18779, enacted April 22, 1981; Ordinance No. 19927, enacted July 12, 1993; and Ordinance No. 20056, enacted August 5, 1996, effective September 4, 1996.)