Planning staff explains tree-replacement rules: 2-to-1 caliper-inch ratio and 80 trees per acre fallback

Sep 22, 2026

Planning staff told Fairview commissioners the development code requires replacement of removed trees at 2 caliper inches planted for each 1 caliper inch removed, and if caliper cannot be determined the site must be replanted at 80 trees per acre; staff noted replacement cannot reproduce mature canopy.

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Planning staff reviewed the municipal code requirements that apply when tree canopy is removed on development sites and outlined both required replacement ratios and practical limitations.

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