A. Existing trees. Existing trees are measured at a height of 4 1/2 feet above the ground. Trees on slopes are measured from the ground level on the lower side of the tree. If the tree splits into multiple trunks below 4 1/2 feet , the trunk is measured at its most narrow point below the split.

B. New trees. New trees are measured in caliper inch, which is the diameter of the trunk 6 inches above the ground for up to and including 4 inches caliper size and 12 inches above the ground for larger trees.

C. Tree Diameter. Tree diameter is measured by taking the circumference of the tree at the height, described in Items A and B above, and dividing the result by 3.14. (Ord. M-3701 § 4, 05/02/2005; Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)