Commission approves stronger tree-protection rules for construction, includes buffer zones and fine
The commission approved recommended amendments that add specified critical-root-zone buffers (0.5 and a protected 0.25 inner zone), plan-note requirements for contractors, and a mandatory fine for noncompliance to improve compliance during construction.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to send strengthened tree-protection recommendations to city council after a presentation and discussion about construction-era damage to protected trees.
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