Shade Tree Commission forwards code edits to council to broaden pollinator program, clarify mowing and invasive-species rules
The Athens Shade Tree Commission voted unanimously to forward proposed municipal code edits to City Council that would let renters apply to the native/pollinator yard program, remove a $25 application fee, require pesticide-warning flags by commercial lawn services, allow some larger vacant lots to remain unmowed and tie the city’s noxious-weed references to the state list.
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The Athens Shade Tree Commission voted unanimously to forward a package of proposed municipal code edits to the City Council that would broaden the native/pollinator yard program, change mowing rules for larger vacant lots, require warning flags after pesticide applications by commercial lawn maintenance firms and clarify which invasive-species list the city will use.
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