Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

18.450.010 Statement of Intent

The intent of this Chapter is as follows: to provide greenery to visually soften paved areas and buildings; to establish optimum environmental conditions by providing shade, air purification, oxygen regeneration, groundwater recharge, retardation of stormwater runoff, and abatement of noise, glare and heat; to ensure the replenishment of the local stock of native trees by utilizing plant materials that are generally native or hearty to the region; to preserve existing trees; to screen certain unsightly equipment or materials from the view of persons on public streets or adjoining properties; and to buffer uncomplimentary land uses and generally enhance the quality and appearance of developed properties within the City.

(History: Ord. ZRR-2848 §26, 2010; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-987 §2; ZRR-889 §18.56)

Effective on: 1/1/1901