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Littleton plans tougher tree‑mitigation fees, tighter inventory rules for new developments
Summary
Planners proposed a rework of tree‑mitigation rules that replaces a flat per‑tree fee with a diameter‑based fee, increases inventory and mitigation triggers for new developments and establishes a dedicated tree fund.
Staff presented proposed amendments to the city’s tree preservation requirements that would implement the Forestry Master Plan by tightening mitigation, inventory and replacement rules for new development. Under the current code the mitigation fee is a flat amount per tree; staff proposed a graduated fee tied to tree diameter so larger trees (by trunk inches) would carry larger mitigation costs and direct mitigation funds to an…
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