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Board reviews technical ordinance changes: trees, permits, retaining walls and administrative review
Summary
Trustees reviewed numerous technical edits to the zoning ordinance — including stricter tree-preservation language shaped by case law, waterfront accessory limits, retaining-wall engineering thresholds, animal-unit clarifications, event-venue dumpster rules, and a recommendation that staff coordinate administrative approvals with the planning commission chair.
Beyond density and overlays, the trustees reviewed a series of technical changes embedded in the draft zoning ordinance.
Tree protection: Staff explained the new tree-removal language responds to recent case law and requires applicants on larger lots to submit removal plans and specific impact analyses rather than relying on a fee; trustees asked staff to clarify thresholds and exemptions for smaller residential lots.
Accessory and waterfront rules: The draft limits waterfront accessory…
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