The purpose of Chapter 12.32 is to preserve trees in the public right-of-way or on public property as an important natural resource, to enhance the appearance of the city and private property values, to clearly define responsibility for the maintenance of trees in the public right-of-way and city property and to adopt professional standards for planting and maintenance for use by the city and by private property owners alike, all for purposes of the general public welfare.
(Ord. 1385, passed 10-16-2013)