HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_557_03/08/2001ORDINANCE NO. 557
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AI~'fENDING CHAPTER 7, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA RELATING
TO THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD, BY AMENDING
SECTION 7-7, POWERS AND DUTIES AS THE OFFICIAL
TREE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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.WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta finds that the protection of certain trees
is necessary to preserve the history and the natural
environment of the Village; and
':WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta desires to establish reasonable regulations
for the protection and preservation of trees that are
(significant to the history of the Village, the State
~lof Florida, of the Nation, and/or which exemplify a
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~~native tree specie; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta presently does not contain language enabling
the Tree Board to recommend to the Village Council a
tree as historic or as a significant landmark;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. PURPOSE That the Village of Tequesta
Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, "Community
Appearance Board", Section 7-7, entitled "Powers
and duties as the official Tree Board of the
Village" is hereby amended, as set forth herein.
Section 2. SCOPE Sec. 7-7. Powers and duties
as the official Tree Board of the Village.
In addition to the functions provided pursuant
. to the other provisions of this chapter, the
Community Appearance Board shall constitute the
official Tree Board of the Village of Tequesta and
• as such shall:
1. Annually develop and present to the Village
Council a written community tree management
program and supporting work plan, which,
upon acceptance by the Village Council,
shall constitute the official comprehensive
tree plan for the Village.
2. Annually, prepare plans for a Tequesta
Annual Arbor Day ceremony, for approval by
the Village Council.
3. Make recommendations to the Village Council
upon any matter coming within the scope of
its work, as deemed necessary.
4. Make recommendations to the Village Council
~~ that certain trees located within J' his-~-or~c,,hA`k'~~ej~
Village be designated as specimen or or w,.dla~~e,r~. i
historic trees. In making such a
determination, the Tree Board shall
consider, but not be limited to, the
• ~ following criteria:
~i a. The significance of the tree as a
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'~! village landmark.
%' b. The significance of the tree due to
high value because of its size, age
and/or historic value.
c. The significance of the tree to the
i history of the Village, State of
Florida or the Nation.
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5. Perform any other duties assigned by the
'~ Village Council.
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I Section 3. SEVERABILITY If any court or
'i competent jurisdiction shall hold any word, part,
section, paragraph or provision hereof to be
unlawful or unconstitutional, such ruling or
finding shall not affect the remaining portions of
'I this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force ~,
~ and effect.
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official Tree Board of the Village of Tequesta and
as such shall:
1. Annually develop and present to the Village
Council a written community tree management
program and supporting work plan, which,
upon acceptance by the Village Council,
shall constitute the official comprehensive
tree plan for the Village.
2. Annually, prepare plans for a Tequesta
Annual Arbor Day ceremony, for approval by
the Village Council.
3. Make recommendations to the Village Council
upon any matter coming within the scope of
its work, as deemed necessary.
4. Make recommendations to the Village Council
that certain trees located within the
Village be designated as specimen, historic,
native or endangered trees. In making such
a determination, the Tree Board shall
consider, but not be limited to, the
• following criteria:
a. The significance of the tree as a
village landmark.
b. The significance of the tree due to
high value because of its size, age
and/or historic value.
c. The significance of the tree to the
history of the Village, State of
Florida or the Nation.
5. Perform any other duties assigned by the
Village Council.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY If any court or
competent jurisdiction shall hold any word, part,
section, paragraph or provision hereof to be
unlawful or unconstitutional, such ruling or
finding shall not affect the remaining portions of
this Ordinance, which shall remain in full force
and effect.
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• Section 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All Ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict
herewith shall be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Section 5. CODIFICATION This Ordinance shall be
codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta, Florida.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall
become effective immediately upon passage.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was offered by
Councilmember Schauer who moved its
adoption. The Ordinance was seconded by
Councilmember ~~P,. and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
• Elizabeth A. Schauer
Sharon D. Walker
Geraldine A. Genco
Basil E. Dalack
The Mayor
passed and
A.D, 200~I.
ATTEST:
thereupon declared the Ordinance duly
adopted this ~,~, day of °)~~
oann Mangani llo
• Village Clerk
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MAYOR OF TEQUESTA