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AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ANY APPLICANT FOR A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE TO PLANT AT LEAST FIVE TREES IN HIS/HER LAWN/GARDEN OF SAID RESIDENCE.

Environment Ordinance No. 18, s. 2002 Year: 2002 Approved: May 13, 2002 2 views

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ANY APPLICANT FOR A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENTIAL HOUSE TO PLANT AT LEAST FIVE TREES IN HIS/HER LAWN/GARDEN OF SAID RESIDENCE.

This ordinance mandates all applicants for a residential building permit to plant at least five fruit-bearing or forest trees in their lawn or garden space. The measure aims to promote flood control, environmental protection, beautification, and ground water stabilization within the municipality.