The purpose of these landscaping requirements is to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare through the preservation of the environment by recognizing the vital importance of tree growth in the ecological system. It is further the purpose of this section to specifically encourage the preservation and replacement of major trees removed in the course of land development, to promote the proper utilization of landscaping as a buffer between particular land uses, and to minimize noise, air and/or visual pollution and artificial light glare.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)