§ 13-302. PUBLIC TREE POLICY.  


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  • It is hereby declared that the public interest and welfare require that the city maintain a program for the planting and preservation of trees on all public property in the city as a municipal affair in order to beautify the city, purify its air, and provide shade for its inhabitants. This article provides for plans and establishes regulations governing the planting and preservation of trees in public property, including parkways of the city. This article further provides for plans and establishes regulations for the selection of appropriate species of trees to achieve as much uniformity as possible for beauty and economy, and for a consistent and adequate program to preserve such trees. This article further provides for reduction of public nuisance and expense caused by improper tree selection, planting and maintenance. The Director shall enforce, implement, and carry out the policy, provisions, and regulations of this article in a manner which is consistent with other established policies of the city.

(Added Ord. 2005-22, § 2, eff. 4-16-05).