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The City of Virginia Beach adopted Ordinance No. 1965 on June 11, 1990, establishing Appendix E to the city code regarding tree planting, preservation, and replacement requirements. The ordinance mandates tree planting on residential lots and along residential streets, with the intent to perpetuate tree growth, encourage preservation, and provide adequate tree canopy. The document defines key terms including "caliper" (tree diameter measured six inches above existing grade) and "canopy cover" (crown branch area measured in square feet after ten years from installation). The city council determined that tree planting and preservation are essential to the health, safety, and welfare of all citizens due to trees' roles in oxygen production, carbon dioxide reduction, air purification, soil conservation, erosion control, and urban cooling.
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