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Council holds first reading of new vegetation ordinance to replace Chapter 102

5805854 · July 14, 2025
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Summary

The council held first reading of draft ordinance 25-510 to repeal and replace Chapter 102 (vegetation), consolidating definitions, noxious vegetation rules, tree care and penalties (misdemeanor: up to $500 fine and/or 90 days). Staff will return with the final ordinance for adoption after review.

City Attorney Bill Pfeiffer introduced the first reading of Ordinance 25-510 on July 7, a repeal-and-replace of Chapter 102 of the municipal code covering trees, shrubs, noxious vegetation, infected or dangerous trees, sidewalk damage and penalties. Pfeiffer summarized the ordinance’s purpose: “to outline the requirements for trees, shrubs,…

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