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Residents decry aggressive city tree trimming; council agrees to review ordinance 2024‑22
Summary
Two Friendswood residents told council city crews trimmed a large oak on private property above ordinance standards; speakers asked council to reexamine Ordinance 2024‑22 (sections 70‑80 and 70‑81); council directed staff to place the matter on a future agenda for discussion.
Two homeowners described extensive cuts to a large oak tree on private property and urged the city to revisit its tree‑pruning rules and enforcement process. Council agreed to revisit the ordinance at a future meeting.
Jessica Short told council crews had made cuts “up to the second story line” on a large oak she said she and arborists had long cared for. “It looks bad. It's so much worse in person,” Short said from the podium, adding she felt “violated” by the work on her property.
Jacob Rous, who gave his address as the same street,…
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