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Shade Tree Commission forwards code edits to council to broaden pollinator program, clarify mowing and invasive-species rules
Summary
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.
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.
The vote to send the draft language to council came after commissioners discussed multiple edits to city code, including changes to Title 41 (development standards) and to the city’s noxious-weed references in Title 9. The commission’s action was a motion to ask Council to consider the changes; a voice vote approved the motion. No…
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