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Monrovia staff outlines tree-preservation tools, cites oak ordinance and project examples
Summary
Community Development Director Bermejo briefed the Planning Commission on the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance, hillside standards, and the use of conditions of approval, illustrating different enforcement approaches with the Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out projects.
Director Bermejo presented an overview of Monrovia's tree-protection tools and how the Planning Commission and staff apply them to development reviews. The presentation described the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance, hillside development standards, and the use of conditions of approval to protect significant trees on private and commercial properties.
Bermejo said the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance, adopted in 1987, is intended to preserve healthy oak trees to maintain Monrovia's scenic character, protect property values, and conserve natural resources. The ordinance…
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