§ 13.5-22. Purpose and intent.

(a)

It is the purpose and intent of this article to promote good forestry practices throughout the city, 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 on city property and municipally owned rights-of-way within the city.

(b)

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

(1)

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

(2)

An increase in the total number of trees in the city, both on private and public property; and

(3)

The protection of community residents from personal injury and property damage, caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance, or removal of trees, shrubs, and other plants located on city property and municipally owned rights-of-way within the city.

(Ord. No. 11249, § 4, 6-3-96)