The purpose of this chapter is to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare by encouraging and providing for well-planned tree planting improvements within the town, by encouraging proper care and maintenance of public and private trees, by controlling or eliminating tree-related hazards, by improving and maintaining community appearance, by improving the quality of life for residents, and by protecting the value of property and the related municipal revenue base.
(Ord. 2012-06, passed 5-15-12)