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Trustees discuss simpler tree ordinance to seek Tree City USA benefits while avoiding private-property mandates
5325511 · July 7, 2025
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Summary
Board members said they will rework a previously proposed tree ordinance to focus on public trees (street and park trees) and avoid regulation of private property as they explore eligibility for Tree City USA grants and assistance for removing dead ash trees.
Trustees discussed reviving an earlier effort to obtain Tree City USA-style designation or similar grants to support tree removal and planting on public property. Members said previous drafts had struggled because they were perceived as overly restrictive of private property rights.
One trustee said…
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