§ 14-39. Protective regulations.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicated a different meaning:

Approved trees means those trees approved or planting within street rights-of-way consisting of the following:

(1)

Cedar.

(2)

Dogwood.

(3)

Ginko.

(4)

Holly.

(5)

Live oak.

(6)

Magnolia.

(7)

Redbud.

(8)

Cherry laurel.

(9)

Crepe myrtle.

(10)

Red maple.

(11)

Other species of trees approved by the building inspector of the city.

Plantings means any flower, bush, vegetable, grass, etc., other than a tree or shrubbery.

Shrubbery means any perennial woody growth with branches at or near the ground.

(b)

Intent. The city intends to promote the community health and welfare by protecting the trees and woodlands for the unique benefits they provide in enhancing community appearance and assisting in the control of solar heat and glare, soil conservation, air pollution, and noise abatement. In addition, trees and woodlands offer a haven for a manmade urban environment. Further, it is the intent of the city to enhance the community and its citizens, and not to be punitive or to cause a hardship to any individual, private or public company who use reasonable care and diligence to protect trees and woodlands within the city.

(b)

Protected. Trees, regulated and protected herein, are declared to be a natural public resource and the city encourages planting, replacement and protection of trees, in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city. To attain that end, it shall be unlawful to cut down, damage, poison or in any other manner destroy or cause to be destroyed any tree or woodlands located within street rights-of-way, parks, public places, and any other properties owned by the city and located within its corporate limits without the permission of the city manager.

(Ord. No. 97-4, 2-20-97; Ord. No. 03-13, 5-15-2003)