§ 33-2. Purpose and Intent.

It is the intent and purpose of this Article to provide for the installation, preservation and maintenance of plant and landscaping materials in order to:

i.

insure development is consistent with the goals of the comprehensive plan related to natural resources and with the plan's environmental and land use standards;

ii.

promote the public health, safety and welfare;

iii.

conserve energy usage by providing shade and wind breaks to reduce the adverse effects of wind and temperature;

iv.

provide pervious areas to reduce run-off, recharge groundwater and protect water quality;

v.

improve air quality;

vi.

minimize noise, dust and glare;

vii.

promote traffic safety by controlling views, reducing glare and defining circulation patterns;

viii.

protect unique or significant landscapes which could otherwise be irretrievably lost;

ix.

protect and preserve the appearance, character and value of properties; and

x.

protect the scenic character and quality of life of Culpeper County.

(Ord. of 8-1-2006(2))

(Ord. of 8-1-2006(2))