(A) Street trees are important to our quality of life in the village. They are living elements of our street infrastructure. Located in the public right-of-way, they provide cooling shade, cleaner air, and a more beautiful urban landscape. Trees confer important esthetic and ecological benefits to village residents as well. Yet plants in the urban landscape face a variety of environmental and physical stresses, including pedestrian and vehicular traffic, soil compaction, air pollution and drought. Some of the key factors to maximize long-term plant survival are proper handling, careful planting, and immediate and continued aftercare. Managing village trees helps to manage nature in the village while at the same time improving the visual quality of the landscape.
(B) Scientific studies indicate that trees make village life more enjoyable thereby increasing employment opportunities, expanding economic growth potential and reducing the cost of energy consumption.
(C) All approved tree plantings must follow these guidelines. Any tree work improperly performed or otherwise not in accordance with these specifications will be subject to restitution and penalty at the direction of the Village Administrator and at the expense of the property owner.
(Ord. 1577-11, passed 12-13-2011)