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Commission introduces changes to tree ordinance; plans tree‑voucher program and smaller advisory board
Summary
The commission introduced an ordinance to amend the city tree ordinance (Chapter 118): reduce the Tree Advisory Board from nine members to five, designate parks staff as primary board support, create a tree voucher program to promote canopy trees, and delegate fire prevention the authority to abate vegetation intruding on public right‑of‑way.
Paducah commissioners on April 21 introduced a proposed amendment to Chapter 118 (Vegetation) of the City Code to update the tree ordinance and reorganize the Tree Advisory Board.
Staff said the amendment removes the parks director, city engineer, planning director and public works director as voting members, reducing the board from nine members to…
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