§ 816-2.610. Benefits and burdens.

The extent of benefits and/or burdens derived from the alleged view obstruction tree(s) shall be determined with consideration given to the tree(s)' contribution to the following factors:

(1)

Visual screening;

(2)

Wildlife habitat;

(3)

Soil stability, as measured by soil structure, degree of slope and extent of tree(s) root system;

(4)

Energy conservation and/or climate control, and/or interference in efficient operations of claimant's solar energy systems;

(5)

Effects on neighboring vegetation;

(6)

Visual quality of the tree(s), including but not limited to species characteristics, size, form, texture, color, vigor and location;

(7)

The economic value of the tree(s), as measured by the criteria developed by the American Society of Landscape Architects; and

(8)

Other tree-related factors, including but not limited to indigenous tree species, specimen tree quality, rare tree species, and historical value.

(Ord. 84-3).