(A) The purpose of this section is to establish landscaping standards and guidelines in order to maintain and enhance the environmental qualities of the town; to mitigate the impacts of adjacent uses; and to enhance the quality and appearance of new or existing development in the town.
(B) By requiring adequate and environmentally compatible landscaping, the visual quality of the environment will be enhanced, and other environmental qualities will be improved by promoting conservation of water used for landscaping, addressing wildfire safety concerns, providing erosion and storm water runoff control, providing control of noxious weeds and invasive plants, requiring native plants and encouraging the preservation of existing trees and vegetation.
(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)