§ 10.2100. Preamble.  


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  • The purposes of this Ordinance [sections 10.2100 through 10.2104] are:

    (a)

    To provide for the protection, preservation, proper maintenance and use of trees, woodlands and other natural lands located in the City of Madison Heights in order to minimize disturbance to them and to prevent damage from erosion and siltation, a loss of wildlife and vegetation, and/or from the destruction of the natural habitat;

    (b)

    To protect the woodlands (including trees and other form of vegetation) of this city for their economic support of local property values when allowed to remain uncleared and/or unharvested and for their natural beauty, wilderness character, or geological, ecological or historical significances;

    (c)

    To provide for the paramount public concern for these natural resources in the interest of health, safety and general welfare of the residents of this city.

(Ord. No. 640, § 1, 11-12-79)