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<br />Page 2 <br /> <br />1 0/23/2006 <br /> <br />Section 12.08.010 Purpose and intent. <br /> <br />The citizens and elected officials of the City are concerned that use and <br />redevelopment is putting the City's tree population in jeopardy. Aging, disease, larger <br />homes, new road construction and many other changes in the City often result in the loss of <br />trees and vegetation, thereby changing the character and ambiance of the City. The planting, <br />maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation in the course of land disturbance has <br />been determined to be a significant issue for the public health and welfare, and the City's <br />physical and aesthetic environment. <br /> <br />The planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation will have <br />substantial positive effects on storm water management, air quality, quality of water from <br />non-point sources, erosion, flood control, wildlife habitat, noise pollution, energy <br />conservation, and property values. It will provide for positive aesthetic benefits consistent <br />with the established character of the City. <br /> <br />The planting, maintenance and preservation of trees and vegetation help moderate <br />the effects of sun, cold and wind, and pollution. It also has a beneficial impact on the overall <br />well- being of the City. Therefore, the standards as set out in this Chapter apply to all <br />properties within the City's boundaries. <br /> <br />Section 12.08.020 Definitions. <br /> <br />For purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations <br />shall have the meaning given herein: <br /> <br />Arborist Permit: Annual permit required for any person pruning, treating, maintaining <br />or removing of any tree on Development Projects and any tree in the Public <br />Community Forest; provided however that City employees are excluded from this <br />requirement. <br /> <br />Adjusted Diameter at Breast Height (DBH defined below): The DBH of a tree. (e.g., a <br />20-inch diameter tree with a Condition Rating of 50% has an "adjusted DBH" of 1 0 <br />inches.) <br /> <br />Caliper: The diameter of a tree 6" above ground. <br /> <br />Carrying Capacity: A level in which a site has the maximum number of trees. The <br />land cannot support any more trees without jeopardizing the health of all the trees due <br />to overcrowding. <br /> <br />City: The City of University City, Missouri. <br /> <br />City Forester: The forester of the City or his or her duly authorized agent. The City <br />Forester is responsible for administration of this Chapter and a Community Forestry <br />Plan. <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />10/23/2006 <br />