For these reasons, ordinance development should include input from the greatest possible number of community groups. Generally, a Tree and Landscape Ordinance generates a great deal of interest, since it impacts the appearance and the quality of air and water in a community. Components of a Tree and Landscape Ordinance can vary by the community. Determine the type of development or zoning affected by the ordinance. For simplicity, these can usually be divided into commercial or residential.
Most ordinances apply to both commercial and residential development.
It is probably best to identify application of the ordinance by the zoning classification, since usually several zoning classifications exist within each of these two categories. A complete list of zoning classifications for commercial and residential can be obtained from the community Planning and Zoning Commission. Commercial zoning includes but is not limited to Industrial, Commercial, and Office-Professional. Residential development includes subdivision development and development of individual lots. Most ordinances apply to development of a subdivision but not to individual lots.