Appendix: Tree Protection Bylaw No. 695 Definitions

Tree Protection Bylaw No. 695, 2009

"parcel" has the same meaning as in the Community Charter;

"protected root zone"

a) means the area of land surrounding the trunk of the tree that contains the bulk of the critical root system of the tree, as defined on a tree plan prepared by a certified arborist, that the Director approves; or b) where a plan within the meaning of subsection a) of this definition has not been prepared and approved, means the area of land surrounding the trunk of a tree contained within a circle having a radius which is calculated by multiplying the diameter of the tree by 18.

"protected tree" means

a) Garry Oak (Quercus garryana); b) Arbutus (Arbutus menziesii); c) Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii); d) Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia); e) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii); f) Grand Fir (Abies grandis); g) Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum); h) Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensi); i) Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum); j) Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens); k) Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata); l) Any tree having a diameter greater than 30 centimetres; and m) Any tree protected by a restrictive covenant.

"replacement tree" means a replacement tree as required by this bylaw and shown on a tree plan as a tree which is intended to replace an existing tree in a location approved by the Director;

"significant tree" means any tree identified by Council and listed on Schedule "A" of this bylaw because of its importance to the community, including importance for heritage or landmark value or as a wildlife habitat.

"steep slope" means any part of a parcel of land where the grade of the incline is 2:1 or greater;

"Town" means the Town of View Royal;

"permit" means a permit issued under this bylaw;

"tree plan" means a plan, when viewed from above, which indicates the location of one or more trees and which forms part of an approved tree permit, driveway access permit, development permit or building permit or an application for a development permit; and