(A) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish the standards necessary to assure that the city will continue to enjoy the benefits provided by trees.
(B) The provisions of this chapter are enacted to:
(1) Establish and maintain the maximum amount of tree cover on public and private lands in the city by prohibiting the destruction and removal of trees except in accordance with this chapter;
(2) Maintain trees in the city in a healthy and nonhazardous condition through professionally accepted arboricultural practices;
(3) Establish standards for the planting of trees so as to improve property values, lessen air pollution and enhance the visual quality of the city;
(4) Minimize hazards and damage to streets and sidewalks and lessen public rights-of-way maintenance costs;
(5) Assign the responsibility for maintenance of trees in public rights-of-way, city properties and private lands;
(6) Provide assistance and information to the city and its citizens on the planting and maintenance of trees; and
(7) Define the duties and responsibilities of the Tree Advisory Board.
(Ord. 03-05, passed 6-2-2003)