§ 425.020. Scope and Purposes.

A. 

Scope. The requirements of this Chapter shall, except as otherwise expressly provided, apply to any disturbance of grand trees and disturbance of any other tree within setback areas resulting from any demolition, grading or building relating to new construction activity or attendant upon any development requiring approval of a subdivision, site plan or development plan under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Frontenac. This Chapter shall supplement the requirements and standards established by other provisions of the City Code and shall be applied in conjunction therewith.

B. 

Purposes. Trees reduce noise, cool the land, improve drainage, reduce erosion, stabilize the soil and increase the economic value of land. Hence, the protection and preservation of trees throughout the City, particularly mature trees and significant stands of trees, is important to the protection of the health and welfare of residents, the enhancement of residential and commercial properties and their economic value and enrichment of the character of the community. The purpose of this tree preservation Chapter is to encourage preservation of grand trees; reduce tree loss during development; reduce damage to standing trees during construction and provide for the replacement of trees lost during construction. The regulations and requirements of this Chapter should be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with these purposes.

Ord. No. 2008-1576 §1, 5-20-2008