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Commission reviews draft framework of tree fines and enforcement options; legal review to follow
Summary
An ad‑hoc committee presented a draft multi‑tier tree‑penalty framework based on practices in ~50 California cities. Proposals include per‑tree fines, administrative escalations, stop‑work orders and suspension of contractor permits; commissioners asked for simplification and legal review before an ordinance draft is prepared.
An ad‑hoc committee of the Forest and Beach Commission presented research Nov. 13 on tree fines and enforcement practices used across California and proposed a tiered framework for Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea.
Committee members said they surveyed approximately 50 jurisdictions and identified a range of…
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