The intent of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the preservation, installation, and maintenance of landscape plantings and landscaped open space in residential, commercial and industrial districts, to utilize landscaping and landscaping open space as an effective means of energy conservation, to preserve open space, to improve property values, and to maintain the aesthetic quality of the city, thereby promoting the health and general welfare of the city.
(Ord. 02-11, passed 5-13-03)