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Commission and staff outline complaints pathway as mulch 'volcanoes' enforcement ramps up
Summary
The commission agreed to step up enforcement of excessive mulch around tree trunks by documenting violations with photos and forwarding them to code enforcement; the city clarified anonymous reports via SeeClickFix remain public records and said education and courtesy letters will precede formal notices.
The Tree and Public Garden Commission discussed enforcement of excessive mulch — commonly called “mulch volcanoes” — and agreed to coordinate with city code enforcement to document violations and pursue corrective steps.
Commission members proposed that commissioners and volunteers take photos of suspect mulching,…
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