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The purpose of this chapter is to preserve and protect the natural beauty of Tontitown and protect the health and safety of its citizens through the regulation of the maintenance, planting and removal of trees within street rights-of-way or on other public grounds within the city.
(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.1200.01, passed 9-3-13)
Objectives of this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) To save trees on public property from indiscriminate destruction or unnecessary removal.
(B) To moderate the effects of sun, wind, and temperature changes.
(C) To filter pollutants from the air and release oxygen.
(D) To stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
(E) To preserve desirable trees.
(F) To establish an education program providing information and guidelines for tree preservation and maintenance.
(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.1200.02, passed 9-3-13)
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