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This section establishes the purpose of the Heritage Trees chapter, finding that large trees provide significant public benefits. It emphasizes the need to preserve existing heritage trees due to the long time it takes for young trees to mature and replace their value.

This section establishes the purpose of the ordinance to govern the planting, protection, maintenance, and removal of trees on both public and private property in Downers Grove. It aims to balance individual property rights with the village's interests in health, safety, and welfare, recognizing the environmental and economic benefits of trees.

This section outlines the purpose of the subchapter, which is to establish proper parkway standards, manage tree planting, protection, and removal on public and private property. It aims to balance individual property rights with the city's interests in air quality, noise reduction, erosion control, energy efficiency, wildlife habitat, stormwater management, groundwater replenishment, and property values.

This section outlines the purpose of the Urban Forestry Management Plan, emphasizing the management, preservation, and protection of the Village's urban forest on both public and private lands. It highlights the balancing of property rights with the public's health, safety, and welfare interests, and details the responsibilities of the Director of the Public Works Department.

This section establishes the office of the Village Forester within the Department of Public Works. The Forester is empowered to issue permits, supervise work, develop an urban forestry plan, and exercise exclusive jurisdiction over trees, shrubs, and grassy areas in public places for safety and aesthetic purposes.

This section imposes an annual tax of 0.05% on the full, fair cash value of taxable property in Bannockburn. The revenue generated is dedicated to establishing and maintaining a long-term forestry program, including propagating and preserving community trees and removing dead or diseased ones.

This section outlines the digital submission requirements for all documents accompanying building permit applications in Lake Barrington. It details specific materials, including contractor lists, soil reports, watershed permits, covenant acknowledgments, and approval letters.

This section outlines the purposes of the chapter, which include preserving trees on public and private property, ensuring appropriate replacement planting, and balancing property rights with community welfare. It also aims to minimize erosion, stormwater runoff, and the visual impact of development while preserving native vegetation.

This section outlines the process for obtaining a tree removal permit on private property in North Riverside, detailing application requirements, approval steps, fees, and penalties for unauthorized removal. The village manages tree removal in public areas directly.

This section establishes the purpose of the division to preserve natural streetscapes, protect wooded areas, and maintain property values by prioritizing the retention of existing trees. It aims to allow for development improvements on both platted undeveloped and developed lots where significant trees are present.

This section requires subdividers and developers to dedicate land for school sites or make cash contributions in lieu thereof, based on the estimated number of students a development will generate. It outlines criteria for determining the amount of land required by referencing population density and recommended school site sizes.

This section outlines general provisions for accessory structures in Waukegan, including requirements for construction phasing, location, setbacks, height, and lot coverage. It also introduces a table (Table 9.03-1) that specifies which accessory uses and structures are allowed in each zoning district, with different permit requirements.

This section outlines requirements for safe and orderly construction site management for building permit applicants in Oak Brook. It covers safeguards, debris control, and construction traffic management, referencing the International Building Code for safeguards.

This section outlines the specific requirements for engineering plans submitted for stormwater management projects in Maple Park. It details the format, scale, and essential information that must be included on general plan sheets, cover sheets, and project specifications.

This section subjects construction activity requiring site plan approval to the tree preservation and landscape regulations outlined in Article X and heritage tree regulations in Chapter 80, Article III of the village code.

This section outlines penalties for violations related to tree preservation fencing. It includes a flat fee for unauthorized fence alteration and a per-diameter-inch cost for damaging trees within a protected area, with the applicant responsible for remedial care.

This section prohibits the unlawful damage or removal of trees within the Village of Wilmette. It outlines exceptions for governmental entities, public utilities in easements, and the Village itself, and establishes a Tree Removal Permit requirement for non-exempt removals on private property.

This section requires a detailed landscape plan for new developments, specifying various elements of landscaping, planting materials, and preservation of existing trees. It also outlines arrangements for securing a Certificate of Compliance when landscaping cannot be immediately completed.

This section defines key terms used in the Golf Tree Preservation ordinance, including CALIPER, CRITICAL ROOT ZONE, DAMAGE, DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT (dbh), and FEE IN LIEU OF REPLACEMENT.

This section outlines the purpose of the ordinance, which is to preserve, protect, replace, and properly maintain trees and landscaping throughout the village, recognizing their critical role in the community's health, environment, and economy.

This section outlines the intent behind landscape improvements in Niles, emphasizing integration with the site's natural features, enhancement of visual appearance, and provision of environmental benefits. It encourages preservation of existing vegetation and innovative design, particularly regarding storm water management and native plants.

This section of Vernon Hills' municipal ordinance outlines the procedure and requirements for removing deciduous or evergreen trees on land subject to development review. Approval is needed from the village landscape architect under specific conditions such as safety hazards, dead or diseased trees, or ecological restoration.

This section outlines regulations for work on public trees in Glen Ellyn, requiring approved contractors, prohibiting damage to public trees and plants, and establishing compensation or replacement requirements for damaged trees.

This section outlines the process for reviewing tree permit applications. It details the criteria the village arborist uses to assess plans, focusing on minimizing the destruction of priority trees, and describes the conditions under which permits are issued or denied, including mandatory consultation to avoid or minimize tree cutting.

This section outlines requirements for property owners within or adjacent to Steep Slope Zones to ensure long-term slope stability and prevent damage to neighboring properties. It mandates compliance with plan submittal, prohibits debris deposition and swimming pool discharge into steep slopes, and regulates tree removal and development.