Trees located on land other than municipally owned public property are the property and responsibility of the owner of such land. Such trees may have usefulness, and value in energy conservation; in moderating extremes in temperature and humidity; in moderating storm water runoff; in reducing noise, glare and air pollution; in reducing soil erosion; in traffic calming; and in improving the City's aesthetic character. To encourage the conservation of this resource, the City Manager with the assistance of the City Tree Board , take the following measures:
(a) Provide to the public any and all public documents utilized by the City as noted herein in an effort to assist private Landowners in their private endeavors and decisions regarding trees on their private property or property adjacent to such which is the responsibility of said private property landowner.
(b) Provide leadership for Arbor Day observances and other public education efforts. (Ord. 15867. Passed 4-18-23.)