The Fullerton Community Forestry Ordinance is enacted to further the following public purposes:
A. To realize the optimum public benefits of trees on the City's streets, in public places, and on private property, including favorable modification of micro-climates, abatement of air and noise pollution, reduction of soil erosion and runoff, enhancement of the visual environment, and promotion of community pride;
B. To integrate street tree planting and maintenance with other urban elements and amenities, including but not limited to utilities, vehicular and pedestrian traffic and enhancement of views and solar access;
C. To promote efficient, cost-effective management of the City's community forest by coordinating public and private efforts within a comprehensive and professional management system;
D. To reduce the public hazard, nuisance and expense occasioned by improper tree selection, planting and maintenance;
E. To provide for the creation of an equitable, sustained and reliable means of managing the City's community forest;
F. To create and maintain a unified urban-forest resource, enhancing the City's overall character and sense of place.
(Ord. 2859 § 2 (part), 1995).