§ 23-161. Definitions.  


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  • The following definitions shall apply to this article:

    Canopy roads. Roads, whether rural or urban, that are characterized by rows of trees bordering both sides of the road corridor of sufficient height, density and crown spread to create natural canopy coverage over the road corridor and that preserve and maintain the historic, natural beauty and ambience of Hernando County, Florida.

    Crown. The main point of branching or foliage of a tree or plant, or the upper portion of a tree or plant.

    Crown spread. The distance measured across the greatest diameter of a plant or tree.

    Tree-lined road. Roads, whether rural or urban, that are characterized by rows of trees bordering both sides of the road corridor but having an insufficient crown spread to constitute a canopy covering over said road.

(Ord. No. 88-36, § 2, 12-20-88)