18-40 NATIVE TREE PROTECTION.
18-40.010 Purpose.
a. The purpose of this article is to ensure the preservation and protection of resources that cannot be replaced while also balancing the needs of commerce, industry and the human population within the City. Trees are a valuable asset to make the City environment a healthier and more aesthetically appealing place to live. Given these recognized benefits and constraints, the intent and objectives of this article are to:
1. Protect and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the community provided by mature native trees;
2. Promote a healthy and attractive urban landscape as the community grows;
3. Limit the indiscriminate felling, removal and destruction of certain trees;
4. Require the replacement of certain trees that are removed, where appropriate; and
5. Promote the preservation of existing trees during development. (Ord. #248-2020, S2 (Exh. A))