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Residents urge native plant protections as committee begins weeds code review
Summary
During the joint committee meeting University Heights residents and an emailed public commenter urged the city to encourage native plantings and consider how inspectors will distinguish gardens from violations as staff begins work on a weed ordinance (Chapter 10.84).
University Heights residents and an emailed commenter pressed the city on how a proposed weeds ordinance will treat native plantings and pollinator gardens, and urged clearer definitions and enforcement guidance as the committee scheduled a public hearing on the combined trees and weeds package.
Emma Shook, who submitted written comment by email, urged the council to "encourage[] native plants" and allow tree lawns to include herbaceous perennials up to 3 feet in height with setbacks from driveways, and asked the city to publish lists of invasive non‑native species and native replacement options. Her full email was read into the record during the meeting.
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