(a) It is in the best interest of the City and its citizens that a comprehensive tree management program be adopted and that laws be adopted to regulate this program to better control tree planting, tree removal, tree maintenance and tree protection activities within the City.
(b) The purpose of this chapter is to permit management and protection of trees for public health, safety and the general welfare, to preserve and promote the city and its landscape resource values and to define the power and duties of those who administer this chapter.
(c) It shall be the intent of this Chapter and Ordinances to clearly define the duties of property owners with respect to trees and maintenance costs.
(d) The Conneaut Tree Policy is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully rewritten herein. (Ord. 25-13. Passed 3-25-13.)