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Council advances tree-code update tied to $255,000 Morton Arboretum grant
Summary
Council approved first reading on amendments to the municipal tree ordinance after the city received a $255,000 Morton Arboretum Chicago Region Trees Initiative grant to remove dead trees and plant replacements.
DeKALB, Ill. — The DeKalb City Council on Aug. 11 advanced proposed amendments to Chapter 6 of the municipal code to update tree specifications, care standards and planting guidance after the city received a $255,000 grant from the Morton Arboretum Chicago Region Trees Initiative. Staff said the grant supports canopy improvement activities (removal of dead trees, planting new trees, and associated…
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