Commission reviews grading-permit draft, debates heritage-tree thresholds
The Commission reviewed a draft grading permit that would change tree exemptions and consider heritage-tree protections, recommended clarifying permit authority and exemption thresholds, and directed staff to refine language for the next meeting.
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Commissioners on Sept. 21 examined a revised draft grading permit that would formalize reviews now done informally and adjust tree‑removal exemptions. Bob Duncan, the Code Enforcement Officer, said Exception 5 had been changed to exempt removal of fewer than four trees of six‑inch caliper, and the Commission debated whether to require permits or additional review for heritage trees (roughly 18–24 inches DBH).
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