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Council advances amended tree ordinance after hours of public comment; council restores 10% trimming threshold
Summary
After lengthy public comment calling for stronger canopy protections and enforcement, the council voted to introduce (first reading) revisions to Chapter 34 (trees and shrubs) that add a 'significant tree' definition (DBH ≥12"), expand protected species lists and require replacement trees; council restored a 10% trimming‑permit threshold and directed staff to return with implementation details and an urban forestry plan.
The South Pasadena City Council on Dec. 3 advanced (first reading) a revised tree ordinance that made several substantive changes to Chapter 34 (trees and shrubs) following an extended public comment period and council amendments.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz summarized key changes: the ordinance reintroduces a definition for "significant tree" (diameter at breast height of 12 inches or greater), expands the definition of protected trees to list species (including all oak and sycamore trees), creates restricted tree lists…
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