§ 8178-7.3.3. Historic trees.

a.

Historic trees embody distinguishing characteristics that are inherently valuable and are associated with landscape or land use trends that shaped the social and cultural history of Ventura County. To be considered an historic tree, a tree or group/grove of trees shall be identified by the County as a Cultural Heritage Site, or the tree or group/grove of trees shall be listed in or formally determined eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources and/or National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the foregoing requirements, a tree must meet one or more of the following criteria to be a historic tree:

1.

The tree(s) is associated with events or persons that made a significant contribution to the history of Ventura County, California or the nation.

2.

The tree(s) functions as an important biological, visual, or historic resource within the context of an historic landscape.

3.

The location of the tree(s) is associated with an historically significant view or setting.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 6, 6-21-2016)