Jackson County |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE |
Article 12. BUFFERS, TREE PROTECTION AND LANDSCAPING |
Division II. TREE PROTECTION |
§ 1211. Findings.
Latest version.
Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife; reduce noise, glare and provide wind breaks; purify the air through transpiration; intercept airborne particulate matter and reduce some air pollutants; provide oxygen and reduce the level of carbon monoxide in the air; provide vital roles in erosion control, soil conservation, and the reduction in stormwater runoff; moderate the climate; increase property values; provide aesthetic amenities; and improve the quality of water.
(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)