GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

S	1 

SENATE BILL 640

Short Title:  Huntersville Tree Ordinance.	(Local)
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Sponsors: Senator Odom.
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Referred to:  Local Government and Regional Affairs.
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March 27, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE TO ADOPT ORDINANCES REGULATING REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT, AND PRESERVATION OF TREES WITHIN THE TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  In order to preserve and enhance one of the most valuable natural resources of the community and to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, the Town of Huntersville may adopt ordinances to regulate the planting, removal, and preservation of trees on public and private property within the Town of Huntersville.  
Sec. 2.  Prior to adopting an ordinance authorized by Section 1 of this act, public hearings shall be held before the Town governing board.  Notice of each hearing shall be given no less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Sec. 3.  This act shall apply only to the Town of Huntersville.
Sec. 4.  All laws in conflict with this act are repealed.
Sec. 5.  This act is effective upon ratification.