(A) The preservation of existing urban trees and the encouragement of the planting of additional trees is an important public purpose.
(B) The city can play an important role in urban forestry through providing advice, expert information and recommendations to the citizens of Vermillion.
(C) It is the intent of the governing body that this chapter provide guidelines and assistance to the citizens of the city and to initiate a general policy for the planting of trees on the public property.
(1975 Code, § 23.5-1) (Ord. 846, passed 11-19-1984; Am. Ord. 1313, passed 5-5-2014)