This section is proposed to ensure that the Town's planning jurisdiction includes areas of mature tree canopy cover during and after development. These standards are further intended to:
A. Promote sequestration of carbon dioxide through the establishment of new trees or the retention of existing trees on lots following the development process;
B. Protect species diversity and habitat through the establishment of connected or linked areas of protected urban forest;
C. Encourage the retention of existing trees during the development process through accelerated credit towards landscaping requirements; and
D. Establish tree protection requirements for trees voluntarily proposed for retention during the development process.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)