The purpose of this subchapter is to establish minimum requirements to provide adequate visual buffering and screening of permitted uses, structures, parking areas and preservation of protected trees. The intention of these requirements is to satisfy the following objectives:
(A) To provide attractive visual buffering between different land uses and enhance town beautification;
(B) To safeguard and enhance property values and to protect public and private investment by providing standards for the protection of existing vegetation and root zones and the installation of new vegetation;
(C) To mitigate stormwater runoff and erosion, enhance air quality, conserve energy and aid in abating noise, glare and heat;
(D) To establish and maintain the maximum sustainable amount of tree cover on public and private lands;
(E) To maintain trees in a healthy and non-hazardous condition through good arboricultural practices; and
(F) To establish, maintain and protect appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to provide a stable and sustainable urban forest.
(Ord. eff. 9-6-2012, § 9.11; Am. Ord. 21-1, passed 9-17-2020)