The purposes of the landscaping and tree preservation standards outlined in this chapter are to promote clean air quality; to reduce noise, heat and glare; to improve surface drainage and minimize flooding; to provide visual buffers; to beautify and enhance both improved and undeveloped areas; to advance the aesthetic quality of the community; to maintain property values and the quality of life in the City; and to promote the public health, safety and welfare through new plantings as well as preservation of existing vegetation, especially established areas of mature vegetation. The regulations included in this chapter are also intended to prevent the complete deforestation of lands with the wanton removal of trees. As a recognized "Tree City USA" community by the national Arbor Day Foundation, the City of Oxford demonstrates adherence to core standards of sound urban forest management, thus promoting a greener, healthier community.
(Ord. 3558. Passed 5-5-20.)