Private‑tree protection measure held for staff input
A proposed amendment to require protection measures for significant private trees abutting construction sites was introduced and held for more staff input; the intergovernmental affairs director said staff will consult with ISD and engineering and return with feedback.
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Councilors introduced an amendment to require protection measures for "significant" private trees on abutting lots affected by construction. Chair Scott said the change is intended to reduce the risk that excavation and root damage cause tree death; he cited earlier neighborhood examples where root cutting led to tree loss.
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