A. To provide generally for the protection of trees within the city, to ensure proper planting and maintenance of trees in the public right of way and in city parks, and to provide for the abatement of nuisance trees on public and private property;
B. To develop a healthy urban forest and park system of diverse tree species to protect against potential pest and disease problems;
C. To create a community with tree lined streets by requiring tree planting standards in new developments while upgrading and maintaining street trees in existing parks, neighborhoods and commercial or industrial areas. (Ord. 10-21-2008A, 10-21-2008)