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Municode Page 2 of 7 <br />b. <br />c. <br />d. <br />e. <br />f. <br />(c) <br />(d) <br />Wildlife habitat. Trees are essential to maintain wildlife habitat within the city. <br />Energy conservation. Trees assist in the moderation of climate by providing <br />shade, windbreaks, and the cooling of air; thereby reducing the requirements <br />for air conditioning and heating and the subsequent utilization of energy <br />resources. <br />Air and water quality. <br />1. Trees aid in the filtering of stormwater as it passes through the soil to <br />the groundwater; <br />2. Trees maintain permeable land areas essential to surface water <br />management and aquifer recharge; and <br />3. Trees aid in the purification of the air through the removal of carbon <br />dioxide, the generation of oxygen, and the precipitation of dust and other <br />airborne pollutants. <br />Socioeconomic. <br />1. Trees enhance property values; and <br />2. Trees protect and preserve the unique identity and environment of the <br />city and aid in the development of the economic base attracted to the <br />city by such factors. <br />Erosion and flood control. <br />1. Trees aid in the stabilization of soil by the prevention of erosion and <br />sedimentation; and <br />2. Trees reduce stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith and <br />aid in the replenishment of groundwater supplies. <br />Creation of the Ramsey Tree Book. The intent is to provide a set of landscape design and <br />maintenance principles that promote the use of appropriate plant materials, which do not <br />require special attention and which require little supplemental water to grow properly. <br />(1) The Ramsey Tree Book will be available for reference and guidelines regarding <br />principles for tree preservation in the city. The book is to be offered, upon request, to <br />the citizens of the city as well as the development community and other interested <br />parties. Copies will be available at city hall. <br />(2) The Ramsey Tree Book will also include lists of desirable and undesirable trees, <br />shrubs, and natural vegetation for the city. The Ramsey Tree Book shall maintain an <br />extensive list of recommended vegetation for planting. The intent is to maintain <br />diversity in the total tree population within the city. The list of recommended species <br />shall be updated periodically to reflect new developments or species that will affect <br />the population of the community forest. <br />Administration. <br />(1) The city shall administer and enforce the provisions of this division. The city is <br />authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis when reason exists to believe <br />that a violation of this division has been or is being committed. <br />(2) When the city determines a violation has occurred, the city's written evaluation of the <br />deficiencies shall be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent litigation <br />(Code 1978, § 9.24.01; Ord. No. 03-33, 9-15-2003; Ord. No. 06-25, § 2, 8-8-2006) <br />Sec. 117-325. - Landmark trees. <br />http://library.municode. com/print. aspx?h=&clientlD=14286&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 12/3/2012 <br />