Commission reduces tree‑violation penalty after dispute over code timing; developer blamed contractor
After a contested appeal over unpermitted tree removals in Wekiva Springs Cove, the Orange County BCC upheld the DRC finding of violation and voted 4–3 to reduce the mitigation/penalty to $40,916 (or replanting 386 inches) citing hardship and contractor failures; staff will expedite required restoration plan review.
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The Orange County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday upheld a zoning enforcement action that found unpermitted removal of protected trees in a Wekiva Springs subdivision, then voted 4–3 to reduce the dollar penalty and require mitigation measures tied to the earlier code.
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