(1) “Crown width” means the horizontal dimension of the full extent of the branches and leaves of a tree or shrub at full maturity, as measured at its widest point. As used in this chapter, projected crown width shall mean the estimated crown width of a young tree or shrub once that tree or shrub reaches full maturity.

(2) “Deciduous” shall mean a tree or shrub that sheds its leaves annually.

(3) “Evergreen” shall mean a plant that retains its leaves year-round. Having foliage that remains green and functional (i.e., photosynthesis, evapotranspiration, etc.) through more than one growing season.

(4) “Hedge” means small trees and shrubs planted in close proximity to form a continuous canopy.

(5) “Landscape screen” is intended to ensure compatibility between existing and proposed land uses, and to promote aesthetically pleasing development of new or expanded development as set forth in CCC 33.53.050(2), subject to the landscaping applicability requirements found in CCC 33.53.020.

(6) “Large tree” means a tree that has a projected crown width that equals or exceeds the width of the required landscape screen or visual buffer.

(7) “Noxious weeds” means species of plants defined in Chapter 16-750 WAC or by the Clallam County Noxious Weed Department.

(8) “Streetscape” means landscaping required along road frontages for all uses set forth in CCC 33.53.050(4), which is intended to provide for the aesthetic character and visual enhancement of the development site.

(9) “Understory vegetation” means a layer of trees and/or shrubs with a projected height and/or crown width of half the size of a large tree.

(10) “Vision clearance triangle” consists of an area in which no visual obstruction, such as a structure, signage, fence, tree or shrub or other visual obstacle higher than 24 inches above grade shall be permitted along each street frontage. Such triangular area shall have one angle formed by the front lot line and the side lot line separating the lot from the side street, extending 15 feet along both street frontages. The third side of the triangle shall be a straight line connecting the two lot lines at the 15-foot point on each. No trees, shrubs or other visual obstructions over 24 inches in height shall be permitted along the street within the vison clearance triangle.

(11) “Visual buffer” means the specification of landscaping required to soften the appearance of a barrier as set forth in CCC 33.53.050(3), subject to the landscaping applicability requirements found in CCC 33.53.020.