9.20.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein.
“American National Standards Institute” (ANSI) means a set of nationally established standards for tree care operations and maintenance adopted by the City.
“Arboricultural Standards and Specifications” means the standards and specifications of the Energy Department applicable under this Chapter.
“Best Management Practices” (BMP) means the published standards of tree maintenance and care developed by the ISA and ANSI and adopted by the City.
“City Forester” means the person in the Department of Energy who is charged with the management of all public trees.
“Department of Energy” means the Provo City Department of Energy.
“Energy Board” means the advisory board that oversees the forestry program.
“International Society of Arboriculture” (ISA) means the internationally recognized organization for arboriculture whose mission is to foster a greater appreciation for trees and to promote the research, technology, and practice of professional arboriculture.
“Non-Public Tree” means a tree now, or hereafter, growing on property other than “public” as defined in this section.
“Pollarding” means a training system for young trees that involves heavy heading cuts and sprout removal on an annual basis.
“Public Tree” means a tree located on Provo City property, including but not limited to, tree planting strips, parks, and other grounds, except where otherwise indicated.
“Top” or “Topping” means the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three (3) inches in diameter within the crown of a tress to such a degree as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree or severely alter the species’ inherent structural characteristics.
“Tree Planting Strip” or “Parking Strip” means the area between curb or place where curb should be and a sidewalk. (See Section 15.03.080 (2), Provo City Code)