(a) The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to promote the public’s health, safety and general welfare, through the regulation of the removal, planting, and preservation of trees, and to preserve, protect and enhance the natural beauty, environment and property values of the city by preserving trees and natural areas to moderate storm water runoff, reduce erosion and sedimentation, provide natural screening and shading, lessen air pollution, intercept airborne particulate matter, reduce noise and moderate air temperatures.
(Ord. 2001-33. Passed 9-17-01.)