Commission backs draft landscape‑code changes to protect canopy, require landscape plans
Commissioners directed staff to return with an ordinance to strengthen landscape protections—especially for canopy trees—and to require landscape plans to come before the commission alongside site plans, citing town character and long‑term canopy preservation.
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Commissioners signaled broad support June 2 for proposed amendments to the town—s landscape code intended to protect canopy trees and require landscape‑plan approval at commission review. The measures emerged from earlier discussion about redevelopment pressure and the desire to preserve the town—s distinguishing tree canopy.
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