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Friendswood council lowers sidewalk tree-clearance to 8 feet after safety and preservation debate
Summary
Following a lengthy discussion about public safety, tree preservation and enforceability, the council amended a proposed ordinance to require an 8-foot clearance over sidewalks (reduced from a proposed 10 feet) and approved the ordinance on first reading, 5-2.
The Friendswood City Council amended and approved on first reading a revision to the city code that clarifies street and sidewalk clearance heights for trees and who is responsible for sidewalk maintenance. Council approved an amendment that reduces the sidewalk clearance requirement from the draft 10 feet to 8 feet; the motion passed 5-2.
Staff presented the ordinance as a clarification: the city will set explicit…
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