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Board allows removal of Deodar cedar at Congo Street, requires 24‑inch replacement
Summary
The Board of Appeals granted Renee Yates’ appeal to remove a significant Deodar cedar at 603–607 Congo Street and required the owner to plant a 24‑inch‑box replacement selected with the Bureau of Urban Forestry; motion passed 4–0 citing public‑safety concerns.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on May 5 authorized removal of a significant Deodar cedar at 603–607 Congo Street after reviewing testimony from the property owner and the Bureau of Urban Forestry. The board required the owner to plant a 24‑inch‑box replacement tree within six months, with species to be determined by the bureau in consultation with the appellant.
Appellant Renee Yates told…
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