§ 373-3. Purpose.  


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  • Indiscriminate and uncontrolled destruction of trees deprives the community of these benefits. The purpose of this chapter is to preserve trees, minimize damage and removal and encourage planting of trees, thereby enhancing the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Kingston. This chapter is an amplification of the City Charter Tree Protection Ordinance, as defined in the Charter of the City of Kingston under the title "Trees and Plantings."