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Council OKs first-reading change to tree-mitigation trust language; staff told to pursue local options on fireworks
Summary
Council approved first-reading edits to the town's native-tree mitigation code to create a tree mitigation trust fund and broaden eligible uses; council also discussed pursuing a local bill or other regulatory options to limit private fireworks, and asked staff and its lobbyists to explore legal avenues and draft supporting materials.
On Sept. 17 the council adopted on first reading ordinance 2025-10 amending the town's native-tree preservation rules to add a tree mitigation trust fund and broaden allowable uses for mitigation funds. The first-reading vote was unanimous; council asked staff to bring final language back to ensure the ordinance aligns with the Unified Land Development Code.
Ordinance details - Purpose: The new section would create a tree mitigation trust fund to receive mitigation payments when development cannot fully preserve on-site trees. Funds are intended to support public tree plantings, tree replacement on public land and related landscape work. - Council edits: Members requested two clarifications before…
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