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<br />(b) Trees protect and preserve the unique identity and environment of <br />the City and aid in the development of the economic base attracted <br />to the City by such factors. <br /> <br />6. Erosion and Flood Control <br /> <br />(a) Trees aid in the stabilization of soil by the prevention of erosion <br />and sedimentation; and <br /> <br />(b) Trees reduce storm water runoff and the costs associated therewith <br />and aid in the replenishment of groundwater supplies. <br /> <br />Section 9.24.01 (General Provisions) Subd. 4 (Definitions) shall be amended to read as follows: <br /> <br />Subd. 4. Defmitions. The following words and terms, wherever they occur in the Tree <br />Ordinance, shall be construed as herein defined. The word "shall", where used within the Tree <br />Ordinance, indicates a mandatory action. Words not defined shall be interpreted in accordance <br />with definitions in any standard dictionary. <br /> <br />Abuse - Any action that does not follow good arboricultural practices. Abuse also <br />includes damage inflicted upon roots by machinery, changing the natural grade above the root <br />system or around the trunk, changing drainage patterns around the tree, destruction of the natural <br />shape of the tree or any action which causes infection, infestation or decay. <br /> <br />Alter - To change the appearance or function of a tree. <br /> <br />Applicant - A person who is applying for a license, certification or permit as <br />required by this chapter. <br /> <br />Approval - Approval means written approval pursuant to a duly executed <br />application for approval made on a form promulgated by the City. <br /> <br />Benn - An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest, screen undesirable <br />views, and/or decrease noise. <br /> <br />Caliper - The diameter, in inches, of the trunk of a tree taken 6 inches above the <br />ground up to and including 4-inch caliper size, and 12 inches above the ground for larger sizes. <br /> <br />Canopy Coverage - The horizontal extension of a tree's branches in all directions <br />from its trunk. <br /> <br />Certified Arborist - Any person holding a valid and current arborist certification <br />as issued by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA.). <br /> <br />Certified Forester - Any person holding a valid and current forester certification <br />as issued by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). <br /> <br />3 <br />Ordinance #06-25 <br />