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AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE JONESBORO URBAN FORESTRY COUNCIL AND SET OBJECTIVES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF JONESBORO’S PUBLIC TREES (NOTE: THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED BY ORD-06:154 ON FEBRUARY 21, 2006; ORD-06:109 ON AUGUST 15, 2006)
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WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this ordinance to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of Jonesboro, to protect the health and safety of the residents of Jonesboro, and to protect the environment by providing the development of a Community Forest Management Plan for regulation of the planting, maintenance, removal and protection of trees on public property within the City of Jonesboro. Objectives that will fulfill this purpose are as follows:
To create a desirable environment for Jonesboro residents and improve their quality of life;
To moderate effects of sun, wind, and temperature changes;
To reduce noise, glare, and visual pollution;
To filter pollutants and airborne particulate matter from the air and generate oxygen;
To decrease storm water runoff, flooding, and silt accumulation;
To stabilize soil and prevent erosion;
To provide habitat for wildlife;
To increase property values and protect investment;
To preserve desirable trees;
To help preserve river and stream banks;
To screen incompatible land uses;
To encourage public education about trees and their value to the community;
To promote the maintenance of trees based upon the American National Standards Institute practices;
To promote energy conservation;
To increase tree canopy cover within the City of Jonesboro.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro has determined that a definite plan for the care, preservation, and disposition of the trees on public property is necessary; and that there is hereby established the Jonesboro Urban Forestry Council in order to carry out these objectives for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare.
SECTION 2: The following term...
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