This chapter establishes policies, regulations, and standards necessary to ensure that the Village will continue to realize the benefits provided by its urban forest. The provisions of this chapter are enacted to:
(a) Establish and maintain a sustainable amount of tree cover on public and private lands in the Village;
(b) Maintain Village trees in a healthy and non-hazardous condition through good arboricultural practices;
(c) Establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to provide a stable and sustainable urban forest.
(Ord. 2005-066. Passed 6-14-05.)