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Shade Tree Commission seeks meeting with city after planning commission tables ordinance changes

3254268 · May 9, 2025
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Summary

After planning commission action to table proposed code changes that could alter the commission's composition and structure, the Athens Shade Tree Commission vowed to meet with city administration, planning staff and regional experts to protect its role and advise on urban forest policy.

The Athens Shade Tree Commission said it will request a meeting with city administration and planning staff after the planning commission tabled proposed ordinance changes that would affect the commission’s composition and structure.

Commission members said May 8 that tabling the changes does not end the issue and they want to ensure the commission’s expertise is integrated into any revisions. The commission plans to invite planning…

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