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Huntersville approves tree-mitigation text amendment to protect larger canopy, adds flexibility for small lots
Summary
The Town Board unanimously approved TA25-04 to require higher tree save percentages and allow arborist-guided flexibility for lots under two acres to preserve large trees, aligning with the Huntersville 2040 plan goal to increase tree canopy.
Huntersville officials voted unanimously on Sept. 16 to adopt a zoning text amendment (TA25-04) aimed at preserving more mature tree canopy while allowing flexibility for smaller infill lots.
Planning staff explained the amendment retains an overall tree-save target that requires 70% of required tree save for residential projects and 50% for commercial projects to be conserved, with the remainder…
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