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City of Mansfield Natural Resources Management Ordinance
Date Added: Sunday, May 7, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
Texas
Municipal
This ordinance establishes criteria and regulations for the preservation of trees within the City. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote site planning which furthers the preservation of mature trees and natural areas, to protect trees during construction; to facilitate site design and construction, which contribute to the long term viability of existing trees. This ordinance also requires that persons must obtain a tree removal permit before cutting down, destroying, or removing any protected tree as defined by the ordinance. ..
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State of New York General Municipal Law Tree Conservation Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, May 5, 2017Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Landscaping, Right-to-Farm, Tree Preservation & Protection
New York
State
This law empowers local legislative bodies of any county, city, town or village in New York State to provide for the protection and conservation of tress and related vegetation. This power is granted on top of any other land use and zoning powers these municipalities may have. ..
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Town of Ellington Earth Excavation Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, May 4, 2017Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Landscaping
Connecticut
Municipal
This law requires that excavation and removal or importation of more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth within any zoning district over one year, from any single parcel of land, requires a special permit. A detailed erosion control plan and a final landscaping plan must be submitted before the permit can be issued. A sufficient amount of topsoil must be set aside and not removed from the premises. Excavators must keep sound levels within prescribed limits, restrict hours of operation, buffer the work site, and control truck access to minimize dang..
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Village of Croton-on-Hudson Trees Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, May 3, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection
New York
Municipal
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Tree Ordinance provides requirements for minimum distances between trees and (1) other trees, (2) curbs and sidewalks, (3) street corners and hydrants, and (4) utilities. Topping of trees and removal of healthy trees is prohibited. A tree removal permit will be required before removing: (1) any tree eight inches or more (diameter at breast height or DBH) on any parcel of land capable of being subdivided under the zoning provisions applicable to the district in which the parcel is situated or on any parcel of land..
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Village of Croton-on-Hudson Excavation, Filling & Topsoil Removal Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, May 3, 2017Environmental Compliance, Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Landscaping, Scenic Resources
New York
Municipal
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has declared it policy that the natural topography of the land of the Village should be preserved and safeguarded, prohibiting changes to the land except those that are absolutely necessary in order to permit the proper and appropriate use of the land and the water. The topsoil, trees, and other materials which constitute the land, such as plant and wild life are of vital concern to the people of the Village. Therefore, the Village will regulate or prohibit excavation, the removal of tree..
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Village of Briarcliff Manor Tree Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, April 17, 2017Environmental Compliance, Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Timber Harvesting
New York
Municipal
The Code of Briarcliff Manor Tree Ordinance sets out a well-defined tree-based protection plan consistent with the unique character of the Village which derives great benefit from the maintenance of the tree population. Tree removal is regulated based on the needs and desires of the community in both the public and private sector and local planning boards are developed as approving authorities in order to ensure compliance with the overall plan. ..
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City of Tulsa Landscape Requirements Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection
Oklahoma
Municipal
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide landscape requirements in order promote the beautification of the city, preserve valued trees and vegetation, stability the ecological balance, and achieve an urban forest. The requirements apply to all land in which a building permit is sought...
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City of Kirkwood Subdivision Code
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Subdivision Regulations
Missouri
Municipal
Kirkwood Subdivision requirements have two main environmental components. The first falls under Article 7, Minimum Design and Development Standards. The regulations require due regard for topography, watercourses, slopes etc. and are geared towards environmental protection. The second falls under Article 8, the Improvements section. This requires that improvements made to a site consider site grading and specific tree planting/replanting requirements...
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City of Bloomington Environmental & Urban Design Standards
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
Indiana
Municipal
The primary focus of this ordinance is to promote the preservation and expansion of the city’s heavily vegetated environment. There are specific requirements for development and landscaping that promote plantings which will increase the percentage of tree crown coverage, provide shade in the summer, protect from winter winds, and satisfy other environmental and aesthetic goals...
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City of Fayetteville Tree Preservation & Protection Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection
Arkansas
Municipal
This ordinance was enacted in order to provide for “regulation of the preservation, planning, maintenance, and removal of trees within the city.” This is achieved through the creation of a tree registry to protect trees that are valuable due to their history or their species. In addition, the ordinance provides guidelines for general protection of the trees under circumstances such as development, pruning, and planting. ..
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City of Lenexa Landscaping & Site Design Standards Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, April 12, 2017Landscaping, Site Design Standards
Kansas
Municipal
This ordinance establishes landscaping standards for new site development in accordance with conservation and preservation goals. It dictates landscaping techniques, as well as strict regulations for the removal of existing vegetation...
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Town of Blooming Grove Tree Harvesting Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, April 5, 2017Enforcement, Landscaping, Quality of Life, Timber Harvesting, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
New York
Municipal
Chapter 219 of the Town Code for the Town of Blooming Grove is intended to regulate timber harvesting, require land reclamation and utilize professional management expertise in timber harvesting. The general purpose of the article is to promote the welfare of the residents of the by protecting the natural environment and public safety as may be affected by timber harvesting. The article sets permit requirements as well as standards, enforcement authorizations and penalties...
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Town of Blooming Grove Landscaping & Environmental Requirements; Performance Standards Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, April 5, 2017Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Landscaping, Local Environmental Law, Zoning
New York
Municipal
The Landscaping and Environmental Requirements; Performance Standards ordinance requires conformance with standards for noise; vibration; smoke, dust, and other atmospheric pollutants; odors; toxic or noxious matter; radiation and electromagnetic interference; fire, explosive and heat; liquid and solid wastes; traffic and lighting. The planning board may vary or waive minimum landscape requirements and erosion and sedimentation control due to special characteristics of the project or site...
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City of Nampa Corridor Beautification Ordinance
Date Added: Thursday, January 19, 2017Landscaping
New York
Municipal
In response to an increasing number of businesses that directly abutted thoroughfares in Nampa without any landscaping to buffer their appearance, Nampa initiated the idea of a corridor beautification ordinance. The ordinance requires land between the front of properties and a road to be fully landscaped from a select list of trees and shrubs. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the landscaping. One of the main goals of the ordinance is to present an appealing image to people traveling in the city, and to reduce heat, no..
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City of Santa Fe Water Harvesting and Irrigation Standards
Date Added: Monday, March 21, 2016Aquifer Protection, Landscaping, Water Conservation
New Mexico
Municipal
This ordinance discusses ways of harvesting water for irrigation. The goal of the ordinance is to preserve potable water as much as possible by making use of water gained from other sources. Water sources encourages are passive water collection techniques such as surface water collection, in-ground storage collection, and active water collection such as storage and distribution systems...
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City of Albuquerque Water Conservation Landscaping and Water Waste Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, October 14, 2015Landscaping, Water Conservation
New Mexico
Municipal
This law attempts to set out guidelines for water conservation in Albuquerque, NM. It includes restrictions on landscape watering, guidance on water conservative fixtures for home building, and a program to promote xeriscaping. ..
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Town of Gilbert Water Conservation Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, October 14, 2015Landscaping, Water Conservation
Arizona
Municipal
The Town of Gilbert Water Conservation Ordinance was designed to reduce the amount of water used in residential and nonresidential development. The ordinance limits water intensive landscaping, limits high evaporative loss features and requires efficient irrigation systems for all new development projects...
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