The purpose of this chapter is to preserve, protect and promote
the urban forest of Brentwood, which is part of a large ecosystem
which contributes significantly to air, noise and visual pollution
control, moderates climate extremes, promotes sound energy conservation
and has a significant aesthetic value affecting property values and
the Town's quality of life; and to establish a Town Tree Committee
to be responsible for the tree program which regulates the planting,
maintenance and removal of trees in public places. Other goals of
this chapter are to promote public awareness of and pride in urban
forests, to observe Arbor Day and to become a "Tree City, USA" community.
All trees in the public domain in Brentwood are considered a
part of the Town's urban forest and are subject to the provisions
of this chapter.
The official street tree species list is to be established.
No permission shall be required when performing professionally
accepted tree maintenance.