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Madison council adopts stronger street-tree protections and creates replacement fund
Summary
The Common Council on Oct. 7 adopted changes to the Madison General Ordinances (file 89,254) that create enhanced street-tree protection zones and establish a city street-tree replacement fund after public testimony and staff explanations about enforcement limits under state law.
The Madison Common Council on Oct. 7 adopted a substitute ordinance (Legistar file 89,254) to strengthen protections for street trees and to establish a street-tree replacement fund. The measure passed by unanimous voice vote after public comment and questions for staff.
Supporters told the council the ordinance is needed to stop frequent damage to mature public trees during adjacent construction and to preserve the city’s canopy as downtown construction accelerates. "Canopy trees are an essential component of our city's infrastructure, not simply an amenity," said Sandra Ward of the Capital Neighborhoods tree protection and planting committee during public comment.
The ordinance, drafted as a substitute after committee review, raises the prominence of street-tree protection earlier in the planning and…
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