A. Require site planning prior to land clearing in order to reduce harmful effects on the community and environment.

B. Minimize the destruction of existing vegetation and maintain its existence for as long as possible.

C. Encourage the incorporation of existing vegetation into final site plans.

D. Maintain wildlife and fisheries habitat, reduce erosion, air and water quality degradation and minimize visual blight.

E. Reduce the time lag between land clearing and the start of actual construction.

F. Require appropriate methods, materials and timing for land clearing with a minimum of disruption.

G. Provide for the enforcement of the requirements of this chapter in order to successfully carry out its purposes. [Ord. 10308, 1992].