The purpose and intent of this chapter is the preservation and promotion of landscaping as a suitable and necessary aspect of land development, as a component of Municipal development character, as an important beneficial element of the microclimate through the provision of shade and as buffers, and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is further the purpose of this Chapter to promote the preservation and, when necessary, replacement of major trees removed in the course of land development, to promote the proper utilization of landscaping as a buffer between certain land uses to minimize conflicts, and to protect, preserve and promote the character of the Municipality. (Ord. 42-16. Passed 6-13-16.)