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public health and welfare, and the City’s physical and aesthetic environment. <br /> <br /> The planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation will have <br />substantial positive effects on storm water management, air quality, quality of water from <br />non-point sources, erosion, flood control, wildlife habitat, noise pollution, energy <br />conservation, and property values. It will provide for positive aesthetic benefits consistent <br />with the established character of the City. <br /> <br /> The planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation help moderate <br />the effects of sun, cold and wind, and reduces pollution. It also has a beneficial impact on <br />the overall well- being of the City. Therefore, the standards as set out in this ordinance <br />apply to all properties within the City's boundaries. <br /> <br />Section 12.08.020 Definitions. <br /> <br /> For purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their <br />derivations shall have the meaning given herein: <br /> <br />Arborist Permit: Annual permit required for any person or firm engaged in the <br />business or occupation of pruning, treating, maintaining or removing of any tree <br />over 12" DBH in the Private Community Forest and any tree in the Public <br />Community Forest. <br /> <br />Adjusted DBH: The DBH of a tree. (e.g., a 20-inch diameter tree with a Condition <br />Rating of 50% has an “adjusted DBH” of 10 inches.) <br /> <br /> <br />Caliper: The diameter of a tree 6" above ground. <br /> <br />Carrying Capacity: A level in which a site has the maximum number of trees. The <br />land cannot support any more trees without jeopardizing the health of all the trees <br />due to overcrowding. <br /> <br />City: The City of University City, Missouri. <br /> <br />City Forester: The forester of the City or his or her duly authorized agent. The City <br />Forester is responsible for administration of this ordinance and a Community <br />Forestry Plan. <br /> <br />Community Forestry Plan: A written document that guides the work of the City <br />Forester and envisions a long-range plan for the maintenance and improvement of <br />the community urban forest. The Community Forestry Plan contains the City-wide <br />street tree plan. <br /> <br /> Condition Rating: A numerical rating of a tree’s overall health and form expressed <br />as a <br /> percent. A healthy tree with good form may be rated at 90%, whereas a tree with <br />many <br /> broken limbs and serious decline may be rated at 20%. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />H:\AGENDAS COMBINED\2006\AUGUST\AUGUST 28 2006.DOC <br /> <br />