A. Trees are recognized as providing very tangible benefits that promote the health, safety, and general welfare to residents of Lake Havasu City. Trees are a particularly valuable resource in retaining the attractiveness of the city's resort character, thereby increasing and enhancing the economic development and quality of life. Healthy trees serve as a natural buffer zone between traffic generated by various land uses and the streets that serve them. In addition, trees help enhance the visual and aesthetic qualities that attract visitors and businesses to the entire city. Healthy trees reduce air and noise pollution, enhance aesthetics and property values, and are an important contributor to the city's image, pride, and quality of life. It is the intent of this section to prevent the unnecessary removal of trees. It is not to be interpreted as an expansion of landscaping requirements.
B. The Operations Director or his or her designee, shall have the authority to promulgate the rules and regulations of the Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice governing the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization, pruning, and bracing of trees on the streets or other public sites in the municipality, and shall direct, regulate, and control the planting, maintenance, and removal of all trees growing now or hereafter in any public area of the city, and shall cause the provisions of this section to be enforced.
(Ord. 13-1096, § 19, passed 7-9-2013; Ord. 01-626, passed - -2001)