The intent of this article is to provide minimum landscaping standards in order to
protect and preserve the appearance, character and value of the properties within
the city and thereby promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the
citizens of the City of Altamonte Springs.
This article also provides for the protection of trees by providing standards for
proper maintenance to ensure tree growth which will result in natural crown development
and shading.
Requirements are next provided for tree protection due to removal, relocation or substantial
alteration.
Enforcement provisions are established to ensure maintenance and replacement of landscaping
and trees. It is the further intent of this article to provide flexible guidelines
which encourage landscaping beyond the minimum standards.
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(Ord. No. 1600-09, § 1, 3-3-09)
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