§ 8.32.010 Purposes and objectives.

   It is hereby declared that in order to promote the best interests of the city and its citizens, there be established a comprehensive program for the installation, maintenance and preservation of street trees and selected other trees within the city. This chapter provides regulations necessary to govern the installation, maintenance and preservation of street trees as a means to achieve the following objectives:

   (A)   To enhance property values;

   (B)   To reduce street noise, glare and heat;

   (C)   To purify the air by reducing dust and other air contaminants;

   (D)   To provide shade and wind protection;

   (E)   To screen unsightly objects and scenes;

   (F)   To keep the city’s streets free from dead, unhealthy and hazardous trees;

   (G)   To beautify and provide a pleasing, restful, healthful environment; and

   (H)   To preserve trees with historic or unusual value for the inhabitants of this city.

(1995 Code, § 8.32.010) (Ord. 08-12, passed 7-15-2008)