The Village of Millersburg lies in a rolling hills landscape. Over time, many trees have grown or been planted by residents in the community. These trees, native and imported, provide beauty and protection from summer heat, increase property values, enhance community pride, preserve wildlife habitat, reduce air and noise pollution, and reduce soil erosion. Millersburg is striving to earn the designation as a "Tree City USA" and to establish a responsible stewardship of this vital resource. Accordingly, the Village has determined that it is necessary for the public health and welfare to conserve tree resources by protecting trees from unnecessary destruction or removal, encouraging the replacement of trees lost to disease, natural hazards, or human intervention. The Village has also determined that street trees, park trees, and other trees on public lands contribute to the quality of life in the community. Chapter 1199, provides for the improvement and maintenance of the appearance and safety of and the protection, preservation, and promotion of the aesthetic appeal, character and value of the Village of Millersburg. The intent of this ordinance is to establish mechanisms and policies for maintaining public trees so that the community may continue to enjoy the many benefits associated with trees.
(Ord. 2014-105. Passed 12-22-14.)