§ 20¼-2. Purpose and intent.

(a)

Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the regulation of the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants within the city.

(b)

Intent. It is the intent of the city council that the terms of this chapter shall be construed so as to promote:

(1)

The planting, maintenance, restoration and survival of desirable trees, shrubs and other plants within the city; and

(2)

The protection of community residents from personal injury and property damage, and the protection of city from property damage, caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance, or removal of trees, shrubs or other plants located within the community; and

(3)

The recycling of woody material by shredding and chipping tree limbs, branches and other woody material for composting and distribution to the general public for use as a soil conditioning material.

(Ord. No. 640, § 2, 12-4-95)