(A) The purpose of this chapter is to promote site planning, which furthers the preservation of mature trees and natural areas, to protect trees during construction, to facilitate site design and construction, which contribute to the long-term viability of existing trees and to control the removal of trees when necessary. Therefore, landscaping is hereafter required of new development, redevelopment of property, and clearing of developed properties in the following zones: B1, B2, L1, PD, and any other category that may be added which is commercial, and R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-4A, R-5, R-6A, R-6B, R-6C, R-6D, MF-1, MH-1, R-DP, R-TH, CD-1, and any other category that may be added which is residential.
(B) It is the further purpose of this chapter to achieve the following broader objectives:
(1) Prohibit the indiscriminate clearing of property.
(2) Protect and increase the value of commercial and residential properties within the city.
(3) Maintain and enhance a positive image for the attraction of new business enterprises and residential developments to the city.
(4) Protect healthy quality trees and promote the natural ecological and aesthetic qualities of the city.
(Ord. O-2005-013, passed 9-13-05; Am. Ord. O-2011-002, passed 1-11-11)