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City Council adopts updated tree policies to prioritize larger canopy trees and standardize mitigation
Summary
Council adopted a suite of five tree‑policy ordinances intended to strengthen protection of larger trees, require commercial tree removal permits for larger trees, add construction protections, establish a 3‑year tree establishment period, adjust mitigation exemptions and values, and clarify planting/maintenance; votes varied but a package of changes passed on first reading and move to second reading for confirmation.
Fort Collins staff presented five proposed tree policy changes on Oct. 16 aimed at simplifying mitigation rules, prioritizing protection of larger canopy trees and improving predictability for developers and city review.
Key elements presented by the city forester and policy staff included a new commercial tree removal permit for trees 15 inches and larger (post‑development), enhanced protection measures and signage during construction, a three‑year establishment period for street trees…
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