There is hereby created and established an official city tree board to serve in a
planning and advisory capacity to the city commission. The purpose of the board is
to establish policy and provide standards within the city landscape ordinance for
tree preservation and protection, both public and private. This policy will include,
but not be limited to: providing educational materials on proper planting, pruning
techniques, insect and disease control; planting of native species; inventory of existing
trees; permit guidelines including rules for tree removal; opportunities for citizen
involvement; and city tree sales. The board will also recommend the planting of trees
which will provide a continuing shade canopy into the future.
