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Urban
Forestry Preservation Ordinance
Ordinance
No. 33
Section 1 – Purpose
The purpose of this Ordinance is to
encourage the preservation and expansion of Urban Forestry resources in the Town
of Greenville through the education and enthusiastic involvement of property
developers, property owners, and Greenville residents of all ages.
Section 2 – Urban Forestry Board
There shall exist a standing committee of
citizens appointed by the Town Board called the Urban Forestry Board. The Urban Forestry Board shall operate according to a set of
published Operating Guidelines. The
Board will develop and implement programs to carry out the intent of this Urban
Forestry Preservation Ordinance. Persons
have the right to appeal any action of the Urban Forestry Board to the Town
Board.
Section 3 – Definitions
Urban Forest (Urban Forestry Resources)
The aggregate of all trees, shrubs, bushes and other woody vegetation in
the Town of Greenville.
Trees Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody
vegetation.
Public Trees – Trees, shrubs,
bushes, and all other woody vegetation on public lands, including parks, road
rights-of-way, and any other Town-owned lands.
Private Trees – Trees, shrubs,
bushes and all other woody vegetation on private lands.
Section 4 – Public Trees
Public trees shall be considered the
property of the Town and will be maintained by Town staff for the benefit of
the entire Community. Town
personnel shall:
1)
Engage in educational activities to develop a working knowledge of urban
forestry practices.
2)
Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of forestry resources as
appropriate.
3)
Engage volunteer help through the Urban Forestry Board to assist in the
maintenance of urban forestry resources.
Section 5 – Private Trees
Property owners and developers are encouraged to incorporate the planting of
trees in their development and landscaping plans.
It is only through the concerned effort of many individuals and groups
that the full potential of Greenville's urban forestry resources can be
realized.
Adopted this 8th day of January,
2001. |
