Bothell planning commission backs 46% canopy target in draft urban forest plan; staff to return with data and cost options
At a Nov. 19 study session the Planning Commission reviewed a draft Urban Forest Management Plan that proposes raising the city's tree canopy from 44% to 46% by 2045, lowering the 'significant tree' threshold from 8" to 6" for development retention calculations, and prioritizing plantings in low-canopy neighborhoods; staff will return Dec. 17 with more data and cost ranges.
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The Bothell Planning Commission spent its Nov. 19 meeting reviewing a draft Urban Forest Management Plan that would set a new citywide canopy target and lay out strategies for retention, planting and municipal programs.
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