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Cheyenne council directs planning department to review tree species and planting sizes in new residential developments
Summary
The Cheyenne City Council voted to ask the planning department to review the Unified Development Code to allow a greater variety of tree species and consider smaller street-tree sizes for new residential developments after public comment and split council discussion; the resolution passed with one no vote.
The Cheyenne City Council on Oct. 13 adopted a resolution directing the city planning department to review the Unified Development Code and report back with recommendations on allowing a greater variety of trees and permitting smaller tree sizes in new residential developments.
Council members said the study is intended to inform future updates to the city code rather than immediately change planting requirements.
The resolution responds to public complaints about required species and tree sizes on small residential lots. Several residents and local stakeholders urged the council to broaden the list of acceptable species and better account for local soil and lot conditions during a public comment period. Jeremy…
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