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Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance <br />Chapter Nine Landscape and Buffering <br />Section 9 -1 Purpose <br />Cabarrus County is a developing and constantly changing area. As a result, much of-its <br />existing natural landscape could be FeaFFanged of met destroyed in the development process. <br />Landscaping requirements rean help provide balance against this loss. In + ^ ^r�, ; ^„�'•, <br />Erosion control and water pollution <br />Trees and plants reduce erosion by bindi s artic with heir roots; <br />together against the effects of wind and wa r. he de pment occu <br />surfaces are created, e flow of water <br />can greatly increase, causing water pollution . The instal <br />can slow runoff by actin p g F a dually PRO <br />water pollution and strea e a ge. Th „'+s ; A t <br />Modification of tkikleamnate i he immediate vicinity <br />appears harshWnd uninviting. <br />Cumulatively, the purpose of these requirements is to provide standards that will protect the <br />health, safety and general welfare of the public, ante enhance property values, improve the <br />appearance of the community, and preserve natural resources, such as trees and native plants. <br />Chapter 9 Page 1 of 24 <br />Amended <br />G -4 Page 320 <br />