The purpose of this subchapter is to govern the preservation and protection of trees and woodlands within the city. The city recognizes the value of trees and woodlands for absorbing air pollutants, reducing noise, providing shade, providing wildlife habitat, providing visual amenity, and preventing soil erosion and siltation. This section is adopted to ensure that development occurs in a manner that protects and preserves these valuable resources.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)