Planning staff propose CDO changes on street trees, impervious cover and use‑table corrections

Monroe County planning staff outlined a package of Comprehensive Development Ordinance (CDO) text amendments at the Planning Commission’s April administrative meeting that would revise street‑tree requirements, add a separate impervious‑cover amendment, and correct inconsistencies between the ordinance use table and two‑page “2‑pager” summaries.

The amendments, presented by Tammy (planning staff), would: (1) restore and clarify references so the county’s primary use table controls in any conflict with smaller “2‑pager” summaries; (2) propose a text change on impervious cover that would alter how features such as driveways are counted; and (3) revise subdivision street‑tree standards to exempt some rural lots or allow a supplemental tree‑preservation area in lieu of street trees. Tammy said, “This is the text that we’re proposing. It is basically sweeping driveways,” and explained staff would not count driveways “if they’re going through non buildable areas, so right of way, setbacks, flagpole…