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Commission approves supplemental tree-ordinance FAQ; commissioners press for clearer definitions and urban-forest plan
Summary
The Natural Resources and Environmental Commission on Sept. 23 approved a supplemental FAQ for the city’s amended tree ordinance and asked staff to add species counts, permit-timeline estimates and clearer definitions of “tree” and “shrub.”
The Natural Resources and Environmental Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 23 to approve a supplemental FAQ intended to accompany an amended city tree ordinance; the commission also asked staff to add clarifying language and background details before the FAQ is posted.
Danielle (Public Works staff) and Michael Martinez presented the FAQ and reminded the commission that City Council had completed a first reading of the ordinance and scheduled a second reading for Oct. 1. Staff said that, if City Council approves the ordinance Oct. 1, the ordinance would go into effect Nov. 1.
The FAQ explains which trees require trimming or removal permits, distinguishes removal associated with development from removal not tied to development, and summarizes replacement requirements and emergency exemptions. Danielle said the list of species that qualify as “mature protected trees” was taken from…
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