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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 />e. 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 city <br />by such factors. <br />f. 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 />(c) Creation of the Ramsey Tree Book. The intent is to provide a set of landscape design <br />and maintenance principles that promote the use of appropriate plant materials, which do <br />not 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 <br />request, to the citizens of the city as well as the development community and <br />other interested 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 <br />an extensive list of recommended vegetation for planting. The intent is to <br />maintain diversity in the total tree population within the city. The list of <br />recommended species shall be updated periodically to reflect new developments <br />or species that will affect the population of the community forest. <br />(d) 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 <br />believe 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 <br />the deficiencies shall be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent <br />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 />(a) A landmark tree shall be any tree, public or private, that has been designated as such by <br />the city council, after public hearing and due notice to the owner of the tree. The criteria <br />of such designation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, notable historical <br />