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Woodstock council waives $500 fine for unpermitted tree removal at 897 Keystone Drive

3286735 · May 12, 2025
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The council voted unanimously to waive a $500 civil penalty for a new resident who contracted a tree company that removed nine trees without a city permit; staff had recommended the fine be upheld under the land development ordinance.

The Woodstock Mayor and Council voted on May 12 to waive a $500 civil penalty levied for unpermitted removal of protected trees at 897 Keystone Drive, a lot in the Vista Ridge subdivision.

City planner Cameron Dunn told the council the Land Development Ordinance requires permits for removal of trees over 3 inches in caliper and allows homeowners to remove up to five protected trees per calendar year with an approved permit; trees considered dead or dying are exempt. Staff…

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