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Fort Collins staff propose tree‑preservation changes; council raises concerns about housing impacts
Summary
City staff proposed five changes to Fort Collins’ tree protection and mitigation rules intended to simplify administration and prioritize large‑tree preservation while offering mitigations for affordable housing and other public benefits.
City staff presented proposed changes to Fort Collins’ tree protection and mitigation rules and sought council feedback on five discrete policy changes, drawing a lengthy council discussion about trade‑offs between tree preservation and housing development costs.
Director of Community Services Dean Klinger framed the work as a focused follow‑up to the March Urban Forest Strategic Plan. City forester Kendra Boot and policy lead Sylvia (last name not provided) outlined five proposed changes: (1) a commercial tree removal permit to require review before removing large trees on existing commercial properties; (2) enhanced construction‑phase protection measures (clearer fencing/ signage and best practices); (3) a three‑year establishment period after which the city assumes responsibility for newly planted street trees;…
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