Tree Protection Zone definition

Tree Protection Zone means a zone of protected space surrounding any public tree extending from the topmost branch or leader downward to a distance of thirty- six (36) inches below the surrounding ground surface level. The radial dimension from the center of the tree to the outermost horizontal limit of the zone is determined by the diameter of said tree as measured at four and one half (4 ½) feet above ground surface level, and is further defined in the “Forestry Specifications for Construction on Public Lands” as adopted in section 11.04 of this ordinance.

Tree Protection Zone means an area surrounding a Tree that is marked and fenced off, where storage of materials of any kind, parking or moving of vehicles, and disturbance of the soil or grade is prohibited.

Tree Protection Zone means area identified by the director in which no soil disturbances are permitted and activities are restricted.

Examples of Tree Protection Zone in a sentence

• All healthy trees and shrubs identified for retention on the approved drawings are to be suitably protected in accordance with Section 4, Tree protection measures, and Appendix C Tree Protection Zone Sign, of Australian Standard AS4970 - 2009, Protection of Trees on Development Sites, prior to the commencement of any works (including any demolition and excavation) and maintained for the duration of the works.

• Prior to any works commencing on site all areas within the Tree Protection Zone are to be mulched with composted leaf mulch to a depth of 100mm.

• Prior to any works commencing on site a Tree Protection Zone sign must be attached to the Tree Protection Fencing stating “Tree Protection Zone No Access” (The lettering size on the sign shall comply with AS1319).

• Any trenching for installation of drainage, sewerage, irrigation or any other services shall not occur within the Tree Protection Zone of trees identified for retention without prior notification to Council (72 hours notice) or under supervision of a project arborist.If supervision by a project arborist is selected, certification of supervision must be provided to the Certifying Authority within 14 days of completion of trenching works.

• No storage or dumping of tools, equipment or waste is to occur within the Tree Protection Zone.

More Definitions of Tree Protection Zone

Tree Protection Zone or “TPZ” means the area around a tree described in Schedule “F” to this by-law;

Tree Protection Zone means the dripline area around a tree within the tree canopy or as determined by the City Arborist where no soil disturbance or other activity is permitted unless otherwise approved by the City Arborist.

Tree Protection Zone. (TPZ) means a zone established by the installation of a Tree Protection Fence that is equal to one and a half times the radial drip line distance of each tree to be protected.

Tree Protection Zone means specifications describing the measures required to protect Trees not designated for removal that may be impacted by the proposed works and as prescribed by the City’s Standard Specifications for Tree Protection and Preservation.

Tree Protection Zone means the area around a tree described in Schedule ‘D’.

Tree Protection Zone means an area the perimeter of which is defined by the dripline of the tree.

Tree Protection Zone means the area around a Tree, including, but not limited to, the area occupied by the canopy and root zone and is to be determined by the Director.