Definitions.
Reno Administrative Code § 8.32.010
in effectSec. 8.32.010. - Definitions.
The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
ANSI A300 means the current edition of the American National Standards Institute Standard Practices for Trees, Shrubs, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance.
Approved list includes all species of trees approved by the Reno Urban Forestry Commission as amended from time to time.
Direct supervision means the supervisor shall be within normal voice range and within sight of the persons being supervised.
ISA certified arborist and certified tree worker means an individual who holds a valid and current certification as an arborist or tree worker issued by the International Society of Arboriculture.
Landmark trees includes those trees on public property having special status due to their age, size, shape, species, location, historical association, visual quality or other contribution to the city's character.
Parkway includes that portion of public right-of-way situated between the curbline of any street and the property line abutting and adjoining any street. In the absence of a curb, the curbline of a street shall be deemed to be the edge of that portion of public right-of-way maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
Proper pruning means pruning that conforms to the current edition of the ANSI A300 Standards and includes cutting or removing any part of the branching structure of a tree in the crown, trunk, or root areas.
Public place includes all land or property owned, or held, or under the control of the city.
Red tag means an order to stop work until certain specific conditions are met.
Street or highway includes all lands lying between the property lines on either side of all highways, public streets, roads, and alleys as defined in section 6.04.020. This definition includes, but is not limited to, sidewalks.
Topping, also known as heading, stubbing, dehorning, or lopping, refers to the cutting back of the central leader, stem, or limbs to stubs within the tree's crown so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Because of numerous problems caused by topping, it is not an accepted practice and shall not be performed on any tree protected under this chapter unless a specific exemption is approved by the urban forester under section 8.32.060(e).
Trees, plants, shrubs, and vines shall include all woody vegetation; and where applicable, the word "plants" herein shall include all of these things.
Urban forester is that person who shall have such duties and perform such functions as shall be prescribed herein and who shall be subject to the direction and control of the city manager or his designee.
Value of trees shall be determined by the urban forester using the most current edition of the International Society of Arboriculture "Guide for Establishing Values of Trees and Other Plants" as amended from time to time.
(Code 1966, § 11.56.010; Ord. No. 4196, § 1, 3-10-92; Ord. No. 4917, § 1, 10-13-98)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT8PUPESAMO_CH8.32TRSH_S8.32.010DEFetched: 11/1/2026