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<br />4 <br /> <br />Section 1: Definitions (continued) <br />I. Hazardous condition: in this guide , a hazardous tree condition is one in which a tree part <br />has an observable structural issue that is imminent likelihood of failure and a high likelihood <br />of striking a foreseeable target. These hazards can be discovered through both routine <br />pruning work and through other forms of inspection. The city shall correct hazards related to <br />targets that could be impacted by failure in a timely manner. If provisions for hazard <br />mitigation cannot occur immediately, public protection measures should be taken, such as <br />providing warning or notice. <br />J. Inspection: a visual observation of an individual tree or population of trees to assess <br />condition. In this guide , inventory updates and maintenance recommendations, will be <br />considered inspections. An inspection can lead to a risk assessment if an immediate issue is <br />identified. <br />K. Injury: a wound resulting from any activity, including but not limited to excessive pruning, <br />cutting, trenching, excavating, altering the grade, paving or compaction. Injury shall include <br />bruising, scarring, tearing, or breaking of roots, bark, trunk, branches or foliage, herbicide or <br />poisoning, or any other action leading to the death or permanent damage to tree health. <br />L. Park Tree: Tree in a city park on public property. <br />M. Pest control advisor: a person licensed by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation <br />capable of writing legal prescriptions for specific pesticides. <br />N. Pest control applicator: a person licensed by the California Department of Pesticide <br />Regulation who performs the application and treatment of pesticides. <br />O. Public nuisance: an act, condition, or a thing that is offensive to the community or that <br />violates the rights of persons or the community, as determined by the city’s regulation of the <br />planting, maintenance, and removal of trees ordinance. <br />P. Public Property tree: Tree on publicly open property. <br />Q. Removal: complete tree removal, such as cutting to the ground or extraction of the tree. <br />R. Risk assessment: a tree assessment done by an ISA certified person to provide the city with <br />a mitigation option, if needed. <br />S. Street Tree: Tree within the public right-of-way <br />T. Topping: the undesirable practice of cutting back large-diameter branches between nodes or <br />truncating the main stem. <br />U. Tree City USA: a nationwide designation that provides the framework necessary for <br />communities to manage and expand their public trees. <br />V. Trenching: any excavation to provide irrigation, install foundations, utility lines, services, <br />pipe, drainage, or other property improvements below grade. <br />W. Unintended object: includes people, vehicles, structures, or anything subject to damage by a <br />tree.