A.
The preservation and maintenance of trees is necessary to protect
the health, safety, environment, ecosystems and general welfare of
the inhabitants of the Village of Larchmont. Trees provide necessary
shade, green space and aesthetic appeal, impede soil erosion, aid
water absorption, buffer noise, and provide other environmental benefits
and generally enhance the quality of life within the Village. The
destruction and damage of trees and the indiscriminate and excessive
cutting of trees cause barren and unsightly conditions, create surface
drainage problems, increase municipal costs to control drainage, impair
stability of real property values and adversely affect the character
of the community.
B.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote and protect public safety,
the general welfare and the environment by regulating the planting,
maintenance, and removal of trees on certain property within the Village
of Larchmont.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any person or entity, other than the Village of Larchmont.
Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation in public
parks having individual names and all areas owned by the Village or
to which the public has free access as a park.
Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on land
lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues
or ways within the Village.
A certified arborist who is engaged by the Village from time
to time.
