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Leesburg commission reviews tree‑removal permitting and possible ordinance; county invasive management program noted
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether a town tree conservation ordinance and a staff‑run permit process are needed for private property tree removal and heard updates on Loudoun County’s invasive‑species and integrated pest management work.
Commissioners discussed proposals to establish a formal tree‑conservation ordinance and a town permit process for removal of significant or heritage trees, and they reviewed how emergency hazard removals would be handled before any commission review.
Melissa relayed advice from the town attorney’s office that “council is essentially gonna have to approve a tree conservation ordinance before any permit process could be put in place,” and that such a permit process would likely be administered by town staff rather than by the commission. Under the model discussed, homeowners…
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