This ordinance provides for the establishment of policies, regulations, and standards necessary to ensure that the City will continue to realize the benefits provided by its urban forest. The provisions of this ordinance are enacted to:
(a) Maintain City-owned trees in a healthy and nonhazardous condition through good arboricultural practices.
(b) Establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to provide a stable and sustainable urban forest.
(Ord. 2007-94. Passed 9-19-07.)