Helotes council sets tree mitigation fee at $375 per inch after staff cost study
After a staff experiment and market checks, the Helotes council amended its vegetation ordinance and approved a $375 per‑inch tree mitigation fee, saying the previous $150 fee did not match replacement costs; the vote was 4–0.
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The Helotes City Council approved amendments to the municipal vegetation ordinance on Oct. 8, setting the tree mitigation fee at $375 per inch after hearing a staff cost study that found the current $150-per-inch fee did not cover replacement expenses.
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