The purpose of this chapter is to establish high standards of landscaping and buffering for all public and private properties within the village, promote and enhance the village's aesthetic qualities and natural heritage, and preserve and enhance property values within the village. These regulations are intended to be a benefit to the owners and users of property, as an asset of the neighborhoods, and as a source of identity and pride to the village. The requirements of this chapter are also intended to promote the public health and welfare by protecting to the maximum extent possible the village's existing landscaping and buffering and by fostering and encouraging new or increased creative and attractive landscaping and buffering. It is intended that these requirements will improve the appearance of the village, as well as assist in the natural control of air pollution and soil conservation. Standards for the installation, and maintenance of bufferyards are also provided in this chapter to ensure the compatibility of different land uses.
(Ord. 99-0-053, passed 8-17-99)