Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/10/2006

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9.24 Tree Preservation 9.24.01 General Provisions Subd. 1. Title. The short title of this Section shall be known as the Tree Ordinance and will be hereinafter referred to as the "Tree Ordinance". Subd. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance to enhance the community and its citizenry, and not to be punitive or to cause hardship to any individual, private or public company. Subd. 3. Intent. The intent of the Tree Ordinance is to provide regulations relating to the removal of trees to promote the orderly development of such areas and thereby minimizing public and private losses. Furthermore, the Tree Ordinance will establish and maintain appropriate levels of diversity among tree species and age classes to provide a stable and sustainable community forest. The City Council finds that the following objectives are important in achieving these goals: a= To continue to seek recognition as a Tree City USA and to take all reasonable steps to promote planting and conservation of trees throughout Ramsey; b. To promote good design in new areas and provide sensitive and compatible infill development in existing commercial areas; Co To control epidemic tree diseases and insect infestations which threaten the health of trees in the community; To provide regulations that ensure the placement of trees along the street right-of-way for the purpose of protecting against excessive noise, heat, and glare, and to enhance the attractiveness and value of property; To ensure that landscaping is an integral part of development, not an afterthought; To foster and support community forest programs and encourage good tree management; and To maintain and preserve the many benefits that trees provide including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Character and Aesthetics 125