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Shoreline council waives permit fees for high‑hazard tree removals, 6–0
Summary
Shoreline City Council adopted Resolution 558 to waive removal fees for trees deemed high‑hazard by a qualified arborist, a measure supporters said eases burdens on homeowners and critics warned could be open to abuse; the motion passed 6–0.
Shoreline City Council on Monday approved Resolution 558, amending the city fee schedule so removal fees are waived for trees rated “high” or greater in a TRACK tree risk assessment by a qualified arborist. The 6–0 vote clears a short‑term path for owners who must remove dangerous large trees without paying the standard permit fee.
City planning staff presented the proposal, saying the waiver…
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