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Staff outlines tree‑ordinance outreach, proposed responsible‑party definition and upcoming Georgia Forestry Commission audit
Summary
City staff updated council on outreach and enforcement steps related to tree preservation: new website FAQs, letters to tree contractors who sought permits in the past three years, a proposed zoning text amendment to define a "responsible party" for levying fines (so contractors could be fined rather than homeowners), and a Georgia Forestry
City staff gave a brief update on tree‑ordinance actions at the Aug. 18 work session, describing outreach, enforcement adjustments and technical assistance the city is receiving from the Georgia Forestry Commission.
Mr. Dunn told council staff have been posting more information about tree permitting on the city website, maintaining social‑media information and running a…
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