North Ridgeville planning commission unanimously approves Master Tree Plan

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission on June 10 unanimously approved the city—s Master Tree Plan, a policy intended to guide tree canopy restoration and planting across public properties.

The plan, described to commissioners as a step toward establishing and maintaining the city—s tree canopy, includes a proposed memorial-tree program that staff said mirrors other community-supported initiatives such as the veterans— memorial banners on Bainbridge Road.

Planning Commission member Thomas, identified in the meeting as the author of the draft, told commissioners the proposal is —a step in the right direction to establish and maintain the tree canopy here in North Ridgeville.— Commissioner Toth moved to approve the Master Tree Plan; the motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote of Commissioners Ali, Toth, Schuman and Abens.

Commissioners praised the memorial planting idea and the plan—s potential to increase canopy coverage in parks and public areas. The transcript record does not specify detailed next steps, a funding source, or a city-council schedule for formal adoption beyond the commission—s approval.

The commission considered the Master Tree Plan at a regular public meeting; no public commenters or dissenting votes on the plan were recorded in the meeting transcript.

Members and staff said the plan will be used to guide planting and maintenance decisions, and they noted community interest in visible, memorial-style programs as a means to build support for canopy projects.