| A | B |
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| Title | This should be short, to the point, and reflect the main goal of the ordinance. |
| Findings | The reasons the local government is adopting an ordinance. |
| Purpose and intent | The public good that will be provided by the ordinance. |
| Definitions | The key words used in the ordinance. |
| Jurisdiction | Establishes the authority over certain groups or classes of trees. |
| Policies regarding trees | Specific guidelines for carrying out ordinance provisions. |
| Local government disclaims liability | Avoidance of liability for injury or damaage caused by trees on private property. |
| Interference with planting, maintenance, and unlawful removal | Prohibits interference with persons involved in tree-related activities who are acting in their official capacity. |
| Appeals | Establishes a procedure whereby tree decisions can be reviewed.. |
| Penalty for violation | Consequences for violating provisions of the ordinance. |
| Enforcement | Designation of the position responsible for enforcing the ordinance. |
| Performance evaluation of ordinance | Provides the authority for the position responsible for evaluation and reporting. |
| Severability | Protection of the bulk of the ordinance |
| Designate administrative responsibilities | Assignment of responsibility and authority for implementation and enforcement of the ordinance. |
| Harming public trees forbidden | The prohibition of negligent or intentional damage to trees and other plants growing in the public right of way. |
