It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to:

A. Implement the town’s comprehensive plan goals and the policies of the conservation element;

B. Preserve, maintain and protect the visual appearance and natural wooded character of the town;

C. Preserve wildlife habitat, and to reduce the impacts of development on storm drainage and water resources;

D. Preserve trees in buffer and setback areas and those trees which have been determined by the Director to constitute a unique historical, ecological or aesthetic value to the community or lot, tract or parcel on which they are located;

E. Enhance tree protection efforts and promote site planning and horticultural practices consistent with reasonable use of property;

F. Provide guidance to property owners conducting routine tree management activities;

G. Enhance the quality of the town’s natural environment during land development activities; and

H. Prohibit clear cutting of the town’s urban forest. (Ord. 03-425 (part), 2003)