Construction area means any area in which movement of earth, alteration in topography, soil compaction, disruption of vegetation, change in soil chemistry, or any other change in the natural character of the land occurs as a result of the site preparation, grading, building construction or any other construction activity. Developer means any person or entity other than a builder, as defined herein, who undertakes to improve a parcel of land, by platting, grading, installing utilities, or constructing or improving any building thereon. Diameter means the length of a straight line measured through the trunk of a tree at 54 inches above the ground. Drip line means the farthest distance away from the trunk that rain or dew will fall directly to the ground from the leaves or branches of the tree. Forester means a person holding a bachelor's degree in forestry from an accredited four-year college of forestry.
Landscape architect means a person licensed by the state as a landscape architect.
Single-phase development means the process where improvement of the entire site occurs in one continuing process. Deciduous tree means a woody plant which, at maturity, is at least 15 feet or more in height, having a defined crown, and which sheds leaves annually. Two-phase development means the process where improvement of the entire site occurs in at least two distinct phases. Tree preservation plan . Scope of application .