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Pearland officials debate tree species, spacing and maintenance standards in UDC update
Summary
Consultants recommended a tree classification and soil-volume approach to improve long-term viability of plantings. Councilors and commissioners raised concerns about trees under power lines, species selection for drought and storm resilience, and enforcement of landscape maintenance.
Design Workshop and city staff on Monday outlined proposed changes to Pearland’s landscape standards to improve long-term viability, storm resilience and visual character.
Consultant presentations said current landscape rules lack a tree/plant classification system and do not address soil-volume requirements needed for healthy tree growth. The team recommended replacing strict spacing minimums with soil-volume requirements or offering soil volume as an alternative, adopting an updated plant-material list focused on…
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