Nanaimo By-law 7126, s. 2 — Interpretation In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires

Interpretation In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:

• "Bylaw Enforcement means any person employed by the City of Nanaimo as a Officer" Bylaw Enforcement Officer. (Bylaw 7126.02) “Boulevard Tree” means a tree planted on the boulevard beside the sidewalks managed by either the property owner or the City of Nanaimo. “Branch” means the lateral secondary woody growth originating from the stem of a tree. “Building Permit” means a permit required by the City of Nanaimo for any construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, removal or relocation of any building or structure. Bylaw No. 7126 – Consolidated Version "Certified Arborist" means a person certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or the National Arborist Association as an Arborist. "City" means the City of Nanaimo. “City Tree” means any tree located on property owned or in the control of the City including a street tree, a Boulevard Tree and a median tree. "Cut" means to cut down, kill or remove a tree by any means and without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes the topping of a tree or stem of a tree. "Dbh" means diameter of a stem at 1.4 metres off the ground. “Diseased or Damaged means a tree limb identified by a qualified person that may Tree Limbs” be considered to be a potential hazard to people or property or a significant risk to the health of other trees in the immediate future. "Development Permit an area of land designated as such in an Official Community Area" or "DPA" Plan of the City. "Director" means the Director of Development Approvals and any duly authorized designate of the Director. (Bylaw 7126.02) "Drip Line" means a line on the ground around the stem of a tree directly beneath the ends of the outermost twigs and branches of a tree. “Fire Interface Tree” means a tree designated and listed in Schedule J of this Bylaw. “Guide For Plant means the standard guide for tree appraisals as published Appraisal” by the International Society of Arboriculture and authored by representatives of the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. “Hardscape” includes a sidewalk, footpath or other surface installed as a means of public passage or to surface an area of public assembly. "Hazard Tree" means any tree which due to its location, condition, health or any other circumstances has been determined by a Certified Arborist as presenting a hazard to the safety of persons or to the public or to private property. “Hedge” means a row of shrubs, bushes or trees planted close together, especially when forming a fence or boundary. Bylaw No. 7126 – Consolidated Version "Heritage Tree" means a tree designated and listed in Schedule A of this Bylaw. “Landmark Tree" means a tree of the genus or species and size outlined in Schedule C of this Bylaw. “Median Tree” means a tree growing in a hard or soft surface between traffic lanes. "Permit" means written permission from the Director authorizing the pruning, cutting or removal of one or more trees from a specified parcel of land. "Protected tree" means: