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Council considers ordinance on tree pruning, habitat plans after public debate over fees and ANSI standards
Summary
Anne Arundel County heard public comment and approved amendments to a proposed ordinance (Bill 6-725) that clarifies definitions for 'clearing' and 'pruning,' requires department reference materials be available, and removes fees for vegetation-management filings after public concern over cost and access to ANSI standards.
A contested ordinance intended to clarify county rules on clearing and pruning in the critical-area buffer won several technical amendments at the Anne Arundel County Council’s Oct. 6 hearing, but the underlying bill will return for further consideration on Oct. 20.
What passed: The council adopted three administration-proposed amendments and one council amendment after public comment. The council voted to adopt Amendment 8 (definition clarifications referencing ANSI pruning standards) on a 6–1 vote; adopted Amendment 9 (requirement that the department provide reference materials and guidance upon request) unanimously, 7–0; and adopted Amendment 10 (removing fees for habitat enhancement plans and vegetation management plans) unanimously, 7–0.
Public comment and concerns: The public hearing…
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