Ordinance 753-81 - Laserfiche WebLink

• • • To maintain and protect groundwater resources, to minimize adverse effects of alterations in groundwater quantities, locations, and flow patterns. D. Flora and Fauna: To protect the unique flora and fauna within the City of Everett. To preserve and enhance the City's physical and aesthetic character by preventing indiscriminate removal or destruction of trees and ground cover on undeveloped and partially developed property. To encourage the retention of trees and other vegetation for visual buffers and soil retention. To encourage building and site planning practices that are consistent with the City's vegetational features while at the same time recognizing that certain factors such as condition (e.g., disease, danger of falling, etc.) proximity to existing and proposed structures and improvements, interference with utility services, protection of scenic views, and the realization of a reasonable enjoyment of property may require the removal of certain trees and ground cover. E. Noise To encourage development practices consistent with the noise control ordinance, Ordinance No. 534-78. To minimize the exposure of citizens to the harmful physiological and psychological effects of excessive nois ; to control the level of noise in a manner which promotes commerce; the use, value, and enjoyment of property; sleep and repose; and the quality of the environment.