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Sec. C16-1. Intent.

The Board of Supervisors finds that it is necessary to enact this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, general welfare and prosperity of the County, while recognizing and respecting individual rights to develop, maintain and enjoy private property to the fullest possible extent, consistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity. The County recognizes the substantial economic, environmental and aesthetic importance of its tree population. The County finds that the preservation of all trees in private and public property is necessary for the best interests of the County and its citizens in order to:

(a) Establish and maintain the optimum amount of tree cover on public and private lands in the County;

(b) Protect property values;

(c) Preserve and protect aesthetic and scenic beauty;

(d) Prevent erosion of topsoil add protect against flood hazards and the risk of landslides;

(e) Counteract the pollutants in the air;

(f) Protect against high winds;

(g) Maintain the climatic balance and provide shade;

(h) Provide habitat to a variety of wildlife species; and

(i) Protect valuable historical and community assets.

The Board of Supervisors further finds that it is necessary and desirable to protect and preserve those trees which, because of their history, girth, height, species, or other unique quality, have a special significance to the community. As a result, heritage trees shall be given additional protections under this chapter, as provided in Section C16-13 and Section C16-17(c).

(Ord. No. NS-1203.107, § 1, 2-11-97)

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