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Tree and landscaping subcommittee circulates draft zoning revisions; commission asks for packet posting

5587774 · August 14, 2025
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Summary

A Planning and Zoning subcommittee presented a draft revision to Chapter 14 (zoning) that expands canopy protection, tree lists and landscape guidance; commissioners asked staff to post the draft so commissioners and the public can review in color before the next meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Commission’s tree and landscaping subcommittee presented a draft package of proposed changes to Chapter 14 (zoning) on Aug. 14 and asked the full commission to review the draft before returning it for formal consideration.

Subcommittee members said the draft updates definitions, broadens the list of protected and recommended tree species, incorporates wildfire-resilient landscaping guidance and suggests clearer language for fees in lieu of tree preservation. The draft also includes suggested updates…

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