HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1991, 07/22) - I-12 - Adopted (renamed to Preservation of Views)I -12
PRESERVATION OF VIEWS
The purpose of this policy is to identify the importance of views lost to
excessive tree growth. The objectives of this policy are to:
1. Preserve and promote the aesthetic and environmental benefits
provided by trees and the preservation of views of the surrounding
locale, recognizing views can be enhanced and framed by properly
maintained trees.
2. Preserve, maintain and enhance property values within the City.
3. By example, City will endeavor to maintain all City -owned park
property in a manner to maximize public and private view planes.
Exceptions can be trees that in themselves enhance either the
overall beauty of the area or are included in Preservation of
Special Trees (I -9).
Definitions to clarify this policy are:
1. Unreasonable Obstruction of View
A tree, shrub, hedge or other vegetation should be maintained on
public property in the City in such a manner as to not unreasonably
obstruct the view from other property.
2. Views
View" means a range of sight including pleasing vistas or prospects
or scenes. Views include, but are not limited to, the sight of
geologic features, bays, oceans, skylines, bridges and parks.
Adopted - July 22, 1991
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