Definitions.
Montgomery City Code, App. C, art. VI, § 8.2
in effectSec. 8.2. - Definitions.
Caliper refers to the diameter of a tree six inches above ground level.
Canopy tree refers to a tree that typically reaches a mature height of 40 ft. or greater.
DBH (diameter at breast height) refers to the diameter of a tree four and one-half feet above ground level.
Dripline refers to the perimeter of a tree's canopy.
Landscaping refers to the treatment of grade, groundcover, vegetation and ornamentation for a given area. Landscaping shall include plant materials such as trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials and annuals; and any other materials such as rocks, water, walls and fences; and any other feature affecting layout and use of the site.
Outparcel refers to a parcel of land within a larger development that is developed as a site for a separate stand-alone building with its own separate parking.
Parking area shall be the paved area including parking spaces and abutting isle ways.
Parking lot shall be defined as any off-street area where vehicles will be parked, serviced, or stored.
Parking space refers to a delineated area reserved for the parking of a single vehicle.
Understory tree refers to a tree that typically reaches a mature height of 30 feet or less.
(Ord. No. 63-2005, § I, 9-20-2005)
Source: City of Montgomery, Alabama, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/montgomery/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=APXCZO_ARTVIGEPR_S8.2DEFetched: 11/8/2026