Canton City Council has determined that it is in the interest of the residents of the City to promote and protect their health, safety and welfare by adopting a comprehensive tree plan for the proper planting of new and replacement trees and maintaining the health and safety of existing trees within the City's Urban Forest including the public right-of-way and the City park system. Council recognizes that such a plan will enhance property values; achieve design and environmental goals of the City; reduce noise, air pollution, flooding and improve the general quality of life in the City. In order to facilitate such goals, Council hereby creates a Tree Commission which will develop recommendations for a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, preservation and replacement of trees.
(Ord. 50-2012. Passed 4-9-12.)