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Leesburg commission discusses possible private mature-tree permit ordinance as concern grows over removals
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether Leesburg should adopt a private-property mature-tree removal permit ordinance, noting Virginia enabling language is now available and that exceptions (dangerous/diseased trees, invasives) would apply; commissioners cited recent removals of older trees as a catalyst for the conversation.
Commissioners raised a recurring concern Oct. 21 about private mature-tree removals and whether Leesburg should pursue a local ordinance to regulate removal on private property.
A commission member summarized the impetus: a mature tree near a home was removed during a prebuilt-house lift operation and the loss prompted discussion of whether the town needs an ordinance to require review or permit approval before removing very old or historic trees on private property.
Melissa (town staff) told the commission that Virginia now provides enabling language that would allow localities to adopt…
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