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Flower Mound environmental commission reviews data on lowering post‑oak specimen size
Summary
The Environmental Conservation Commission reviewed data showing a sharp drop in post‑oak counts between the current 22‑inch specimen threshold and proposed sizes (20–19 inches) and discussed next steps for revisions that would require multiple work sessions, Planning & Zoning review and Town Council approval.
Flower Mound’s Environmental Conservation Commission reviewed survey data May 6 as part of a multi‑session review of the town’s tree ordinance, focusing on whether to lower the post‑oak specimen threshold from the current 22 inches to 20 or 19 inches.
The commission staff presentation summarized historical changes to the town’s ordinance and new data from several development surveys. Staff described the town’s specimen rules: protected species can be designated a protected tree at 6 inches and greater, and post oaks are currently treated as “large” with a specimen threshold of 22 inches. Presenters said the ECC previously recommended lowering specimen size to 19 inches but town council set the post‑oak threshold at 22 inches in…
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