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Council debates ordinance requiring shade trees at new single-family homes
Summary
Council reviewed an ordinance amendment to require at least one Oklahoma-proven shade tree in front yards of new single-family homes and add planting/species/site-plan requirements to building permits; the ordinance would not require future owners to keep the tree.
Council members and planning staff discussed an ordinance amendment that would add tree-planting requirements for new single-family residential building permits in specified zoning districts.
Planning staff explained the amendment would modify Chapter 150 of the city code to require at least one shade tree planted in the front yard of new single-family homes (two trees for certain corner lots). The ordinance would specify a minimum two-inch caliper…
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