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Darien · 6B-5.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and requirements for construction methods used in public rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching for utility facilities. It details pit excavation, shoring, pipe diameter limitations, and tree preservation measures for boring, and references external standards for trenching.

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than one inch (1") (25 mm). (d) Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. (c) Drip Line: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved. 3. Backfilling: (a) Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with any applicable ordinances, rules, regulations

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Northlake · 7.10.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section establishes standards for construction methods in public rights-of-way, specifically detailing requirements for boring/jacking and trenching operations to ensure safety and minimize disruption.

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than one inch (1") (25 mm). d. Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...does not allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the city to be preserved. 3. Backfilling: a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications

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Orland Hills · 154.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section establishes standards for construction methods and materials within public rights-of-way, specifically detailing requirements for boring/jacking and trenching operations, including pit management, wet boring prohibitions, auger size limitations, and tree preservation considerations.

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more than one inch (25 mm). (d) Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights-of-way shall...does not allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c) The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. (a) Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's Standard Specifications

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Orland Park · 3.8.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in public rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching operations. It includes detailed specifications for pit excavation, shoring, boring diameters, and compliance with external standards.

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more than one inch (25 mm). iv. Borings with Diameters 6 Inches or Less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. v. Tree Preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation repair, or maintenance on rights-of-way shall...does not allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. iii. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved. 3. Backfilling. i. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications

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Olympia Fields · 18.516

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in public rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching techniques, including safety measures and diameter limitations.

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than one (1) inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six (6) inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Drip line. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with any applicable ordinances, rules, regulations

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Tinley Park · 103.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in public rights-of-way, detailing standards for boring, jacking, and trenching operations, including pit management, wet boring prohibitions, auger specifications, and tree preservation measures.

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pipe by more than one inch (25mm). (d) Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. (e) Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights...does not allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. (c) The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. (a) Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT’s “Standard Specifications

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Bolingbrook · 10.355

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific requirements for construction methods involving boring, jacking, and trenching on rights-of-way within Bolingbrook. It details standards for pit excavation, shoring, boring diameters, and trenching length, referencing IDOT specifications and village standards.

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more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights-of-way shall...allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Trenching restrictions. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications

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Orland Park · 3.8.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities in public rights-of-way, focusing on boring/jacking and trenching operations. It includes detailed specifications for pit excavation, shoring, boring diameters, and compliance with external standards.

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more than one inch (25 mm). iv. Borings with Diameters 6 Inches or Less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. v. Tree Preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching. Trenching for facility installation repair, or maintenance on rights-of-way shall...does not allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. iii. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved. 3. Backfilling. i. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications

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Elmwood Park · 10A-16

Construction Methods and Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and requirements for utility construction methods within Elmwood Park's public rights-of-way, focusing on boring, jacking, and trenching operations. It details pit excavation, shoring, bore diameter limitations, wet boring prohibitions, and tree preservation measures.

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more than one inch (25 mm).(D) Borings with Diameters Six Inches or Less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method.(E) Tree Preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system.(2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights of way shall...windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location.(C) Trenching Within Drip Line. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the Village to be preserved.(3) Backfilling.(A) Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications

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Indian Head Park · 30.69

Construction methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility work within Indian Head Park's rights-of-way, detailing standards for boring, jacking, and trenching operations, including pit management and tree preservation.

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more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. (2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on rights-of-way shall...allow for windrowing excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off-road location. c. Prohibited. The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village to be preserved. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications for Road

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Libertyville · 22.113

Landscaping

Summary

This section outlines landscaping requirements for developments and subdivisions in Libertyville, focusing on zoning code compliance, tree protection, parkway and open space grading, and street tree planting standards.

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Zoning code compliance. All property within a development or a subdivision shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of article 13 of the Libertyville Zoning Code. (b) Tree protection and preservation. Every developer shall comply with the tree protection and preservation requirements of the Libertyville Municipal Code. (c) Parkways and open spaces. All parkways within public rights-of-way and along all streets, and all public open space, shall be graded and seeded in a manner approved...meet the back of curb height. Grass shall be at least ninety-five (95) percent established, as determined by the village engineer, prior to final approval or, when appropriate, acceptance by the village of the improvement. (d) Street trees. Street trees shall be planted along both sides of all streets in and adjacent to all subdivisions. The measurement, quality and manner of installation of trees shall be in accordance with village design standards, including without limitation the American Standards

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South Barrington · 4.6.9.1

Statement Of Purpose

Summary

This section establishes the purpose of regulating trees on public land in South Barrington, recognizing their importance as critical infrastructure and a community asset. It aims to protect, preserve, and enhance the urban forest for the benefit of residents and the environment.

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resource. The purpose of this Section is to recognize the services and function that trees provide as a collective asset to the entire community and to state the goals of the Village with respect to the protection, preservation, care and planting of trees on public lands. Specific goals of this section are to: A. Protect, preserve and enhance the quality of life and general welfare of the Village, its residents, and property owners; and conserve and enhance the Village...natural, physical and aesthetic environment. B. Preserve, protect and enhance the urban forest to ensure that trees are properly planted and maintained within the Village so that trees can protect, enhance and preserve the quality of life for people within the Village. C. Recognize that trees are an integral part of the infrastructure of the Village and as such should be preserved, protected and cared for as other critical Village infrastructure. 1. Trees absorb pollution from the air; 2. Trees

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Indian Head Park · 38.45

Purpose and intent

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the village's tree preservation ordinance, focusing on the protection and enhancement of the urban forest on public land while acknowledging the value of trees on private property. It outlines the goals of preserving trees as critical infrastructure that benefits the community's quality of life, environment, and economic well-being.

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resource. The purpose of this section is to recognize the services and function that trees provide as a collective asset to the entire community and to state the goals of the village with respect to the protection, preservation, care and planting of trees on public lands. Specific goals of this section are to: (1) Protect, preserve and enhance the quality of life and general welfare of the village, its residents, and property owners; and conserve and enhance the village...natural, physical and aesthetic environment. (2) Preserve, protect and enhance the urban forest to ensure that trees are properly planted and maintained within the village so that trees can protect, enhance and preserve the quality of life for people within the village. (3) Recognize that trees are an integral part of the infrastructure of the village and as such should be preserved, protected and cared for as other critical village infrastructure. a. Trees absorb pollution from the air; b. Trees

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Sugar Grove · 12.4.3.2

Requirements

Summary

This section outlines the required information for a preliminary plat submitted as part of subdivision plat procedures. It details specific data related to identification, description, and existing conditions within and around the proposed subdivision area.

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indication of any protective covenants or deed restrictions which are to be placed upon the property to be subdivided and the expected date of development. j. Preliminary landscaping plan showing the locations of existing trees, method of preserving existing trees, estimated number of trees six inches (6") or more in diameter at one foot (1') above ground to be removed due to installation of land improvements, proposed plantings and description of landscaped entryways, if applicable. B. Park And School Dedications

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Long Grove · 4.10.1

Purpose and intent

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and intent of Long Grove's Tree Preservation ordinance. It aims to protect trees for their environmental benefits, aesthetic value, and to preserve the village's unique character and historical significance.

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purpose and intent of this chapter is, through the preservation and protection of trees, to: (A) Foster the stabilization of soil by the prevention of soil erosion and sedimentation; (B) Reduce storm water runoff and the costs associated therewith and replenish ground water supplies; (C) Facilitate the removal of carbon dioxide and the generation of oxygen in the atmosphere; (D) Provide buffering to attenuate harmful noise; (E) Promote moderation of extreme temperatures; (F) Enhance drainage control and restoration of denuded...preservation and maintenance of community identity; (J) Protect and enhance the quality of life and the general welfare of the village; (K) Discourage the keeping of animals on wooded lots where the animals could destroy mature or protected trees; (L) Preserve and protect those species of trees that represent the varieties that existed in the historic grove of trees for which Long Grove is named

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South Holland · 6.272

Preservation standards

Summary

This section establishes preservation standards for existing trees during new development and grading changes. It mandates village approval for tree removal, requires replacement plantings based on tree diameter, and outlines protection measures like fencing and retaining walls for trees to be preserved.

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owner of a site with sufficient natural landscaping, as determined by the village, may be permitted to plant replacement trees in the parkway or elsewhere in the village if approved by the village, at the owners expense. (d) Trees to be preserved shall be protected during construction by a fence around the dripline of each tree to prevent compaction of soil and other damage to the tree by equipment or materials. (e) Wherever a change of ground grading is planned...trees to be preserved shall be protected by a wall so as to preserve the existing grade for the roots. (f) Wherever a change of grading is planned, the topsoil shall be maintained in a manner sufficient for landscaping to grow

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Lisle · 5.12.12

General Landscaping Requirements

Summary

This section outlines Lisle's requirements for landscaping, specifying how existing plants count towards regulations, minimum size standards for new installations, acceptable plant selection criteria, and a list of prohibited tree species.

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they are located within the subject area (e.g., existing trees within the parkway landscape area may be used to meet the parkway landscaping requirements) and they comply with the plant height and size requirements of this Chapter. 2. Preserved trees up to 6 inches in diameter at breast height will be credited on a 1:1 basis. In order to encourage the preservation of existing mature trees, existing trees larger than 6 inches in diameter at breast height

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Geneva · 12.3.1

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF ACCEPTABILITY

Summary

This section outlines general principles for subdivision acceptability in Geneva, requiring conformance to the official plan, consideration for future subdivisions, and prohibiting land reservations that limit access. It also addresses buffer planting strips, tree preservation, and allows for variations and exceptions under specific conditions.

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industrial or business area, a buffer strip ten feet (10') to fifteen feet (15') in width and suitably planted to form a screen may be required by the planning and zoning commission. E. Trees And Shrubs: Trees shall be preserved whenever possible. Trees or shrubs within a forty foot (40') radius from intersecting property lines at a street intersection shall not have branches closer than eight feet (8') to the ground. Tree and shrub varieties to be planted on city

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St. Charles · 8.30.090

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating tree preservation ordinances, including fines and mandatory replacement of removed trees based on their size. It also addresses the location of replacement trees and potential suspension of permits.

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violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation. B. Unauthorized removal of trees. If a tree is removed prior to approval of a tree preservation plan or other approval, and the City Administrator or his designee determines the removed tree was of a species or condition that would have justified approval of a tree preservation plan or other approval to remove it if application had been made

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Grayslake · 12.16.070

Violation-penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for unauthorized removal or destruction of protected trees in Grayslake, including fines and replacement requirements. It also allows for stop work orders to be issued by the building department.

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preserved under the terms of this chapter, or any person removing or destroying any mature tree(s) or significant tree(s) prior to the approval of a building permit application and for the purpose of avoiding the preservation of mature tree(s) or significant tree(s) herein shall be subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per mature tree or significant tree removed or destroyed. A stop work order may be placed

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Huntley · 156.068

Authority, procedures and standards

Summary

This section outlines the authority, purpose, eligibility, and review procedures for special use permits in Huntley. The Board of Trustees can grant these permits for unique uses requiring careful review, with a process involving application, public hearing, and recommendations from the Plan Commission before final action by the Board.

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size: 300 square feet for single carrier; 500 square feet for multiple carriers. ii. Maximum height: 12 feet. iii. Setback: Applicable district requirements. (i) Landscaping and screening. Existing vegetation shall be preserved to the greatest extent possible. i. A tree preservation plan for trees six inches DBH or larger shall be prepared and submitted with the SUP application and include a mitigation plan for the replacement of any trees six inches DBH or larger removed from the site

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La Grange Park · 95.01

Statement Of Purpose

Summary

This section outlines the purpose of the chapter, emphasizing the preservation, protection, and enhancement of trees on public land as a critical component of the village's infrastructure and overall quality of life. It recognizes the collective benefits of the entire urban forest and sets forth specific goals for tree management.

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this chapter is to recognize the services and function that trees provide as a collective asset to the entire community, and to state the goals of the Village of La Grange Park with respect to the protection, preservation, care and planting of trees on public lands. (C) Specific goals of this section are to: (1) Protect, preserve and enhance the quality of life and general welfare of the village, its residents and its property owners; and conserve and enhance...village's natural, physical and aesthetic environment. (2) Preserve, protect and enhance the urban forest to ensure that trees are properly planted and maintained within the village so that trees can protect, enhance and preserve the quality of life for people within the village. (3) Recognize that trees are an integral part of the infrastructure of the governmental entity and as such should be preserved, protected and cared for as other critical governmental entity infrastructure. (a) Trees absorb pollution from

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Libertyville · 9.52

Fees and performance guaranty

Summary

This section outlines the fees and performance guarantees required for site development permits in Libertyville. Applicants must pay filing and inspection fees and provide a performance guaranty to cover costs associated with soil erosion control, tree protection, landscaping, and village engineering/inspection services related to these measures.

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determine that harmful erosion and tree destruction are not occurring on the site; and b. Village engineering, administration and inspection necessitated by failure or repair required of tree protection measures installed on the site and/or failure to comply with tree preservation and protection techniques established in owner-developer's tree preservation plan

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North Barrington · 5.3A-1

Purpose

Summary

This section outlines the purpose of the Tree Preservation article in North Barrington, establishing high preservation standards for trees on public and private property to protect the Village's natural character, heritage, and public health, welfare, and safety.

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purpose of this article is to establish high tree preservation standards for all public and private properties within the Village and to preserve trees as an important public resource enhancing the Village's natural character and heritage. This article is hereby determined to be significant in the following manner in protecting the public health, welfare and safety: A. Preserving the essential character of those areas throughout the community which are wooded and in a more natural state; B. Protecting...habitat of its existing wildlife; C. Reducing soil erosion and stormwater runoff; D. Enhancing and preserving the air quality through the filtering effect of trees on air pollutants; E. Creating a sound buffer to noise pollution; F. Providing protection against natural elements such as sun, wind and rain; G. Providing habitat for birds which, in turn, assists in the control of insects; and H. Protecting and increasing property values

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Rolling Meadows · 114.4

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Rolling Meadows municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used within the division, particularly those related to arboriculture and tree management.

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this chapter. Tree means any woody perennial plant that has the following characteristics when mature: usually has a single main stem, but may be multiple-stemmed; has the potential to achieve a minimum height of ten feet at maturity. Tree preservation means an effort in retaining or preventing the removal of trees. Tree protection means physical measures taken to prevent damage to trees selected for preservation

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