Residents urge stronger tree protections as council approves Oak Ridge zoning
Council approved zoning for the Oak Ridge development while residents urged more care for tree canopy and raised concerns about tree removal in floodplains; staff said the development agreement previously waived some tree requirements but the developer intends to preserve trees where possible.
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The City Council on Sept. 20 approved zoning for the Oak Ridge development, a rezoning consistent with an existing pre‑annexation development agreement. During the public hearing several residents said the development’s handling of trees — including potential removal of canopy in a floodplain area — undermined community expectations and the city’s future plans for preservation.
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