1150.01 PURPOSE.

   (a)   To promote the public health, safety and general welfare through the preservation, replacement of trees in order to lessen air pollution, reduce noise and light glare, moderate storm water runoff, reduce erosion and sedimentation, maintain wildlife and plant habitats, provide a natural shading, protect property values and preserve the natural beauty of the community.

   (b)   All developments should be designed to preserve healthy trees and woodlands, especially trees providing natural buffering, specimen trees of eight inches or greater in diameter or a grouping of trees, where possible. Buildings and parking areas should be located to fit into the existing topography and preserve the natural amenities of the site.

(Ord. 29-1999. Passed 10-12-99.)