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Board flags unclear language in native landscaping ordinance, schedules workshop
Summary
Members told staff the native landscaping areas ordinance is ambiguous about borders, the three-year transition and an 8-inch height rule; the board agreed to hold a workshop next month to rewrite language and clarify exemption procedures.
The Sustainability Advisory Board reviewed the City of Oshkosh "native landscaping areas" ordinance on July 1 and identified multiple points needing clearer language and administrative guidance.
Emma (staff) and other members noted one recent private submission that will proceed to parks for review under existing approval steps, but board members repeatedly raised questions about definitions and enforcement. A recurring concern…
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