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Board approves ordinance clarifying tree removal, excavation and grading permits
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Board approved Ordinance 2025-01, updating city code language about land clearing, grubbing and the timing of clearing to align with Florida building code and to reduce confusion for developers.
The Winter Springs Planning and Zoning Board Local Planning Agency on Jan. 2 voted unanimously to recommend Ordinance 2025-01, which updates the city’s code language around tree removal, land clearing (grubbing) and excavation permits.
City staff said the changes are intended to clarify when developers may start land clearing and to bring local code into alignment with the Florida Building Code. Senior planner Nick Topelski…
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