The purpose of this subchapter is to acknowledge the importance of trees as a means to promote the city’s public image; to promote continued financial support from the city to manage its public tree resources through planting, maintenance, removal and replacement of trees; to regulate the placement and removal of trees to safeguard public health and public safety; to develop and protect forested public property; to promote methods for disease control and insect control; and to promote public education efforts regarding trees.
(Ord. 2002-15, passed 8-20-2002)