# § 41-1 Purpose.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 41-1 Purpose.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 41-1 (2026)

The purpose of this Division IV is to:

(1) encourage the preservation and enhancement of the City’s urban forests;

(2) replace and increase tree cover in non-forest areas within the City;

(3) establish procedures, standards and requirements that protect trees and forests during and after development activity and minimize tree loss due to development activity;

(4) establish procedures, standards and requirements for afforestation, reforestation, and specimen tree mitigation within the City; and

(5) meet the requirements of the Natural Resources Article, Sections 5-1601 through 5-1612 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

*History: Ord. 20-401*