It is the purpose of this chapter to:
(A) Promote and enhance the beauty of the town through tree preservation and landscaping;
(B) Safeguard the ecological environment of the town by deterring the unnecessary clearing and disturbing of land and existing natural vegetation;
(C) Promote planting and maintenance of native trees and shrubbery on public and private land;
(D) Protect trees from disease spread from tree to tree by planting a variety of trees in an area in order to maintain the health of public trees and private trees;
(E) Recognize that trees are a significant part of the town’s general infrastructure and ability to attract businesses, homeowners, and visitors and as such need regular maintenance and protection;
(F) Protect community residents from damage caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance, or removal of trees, shrubs or other plants located within the community; and
(G) Prohibit the planting of exotics and invasive species.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 6-14-21; Am. Ord. 2023-04, passed 10-9-23)