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City staff present tree‑preservation policy tied to Morton Arboretum grant; ordinance limits apply to public right‑of‑way
Summary
Public works director Harmon presented a tree‑preservation ordinance required by a Morton Arboretum grant. Harmon said the policy applies only to trees on public right‑of‑way, ties to an urban‑forestry management plan and a GIS tree inventory (staff cited ~1,902 public‑right‑of‑way trees), and includes pruning, removal, replacement and enforcement provisions.
Public works director Harmon told the commissioners the city received a Morton Arboretum grant that requires adoption of a tree‑preservation policy and presented a draft ordinance (cited as ordinance number 25,2025).
Harmon said the policy "only regulates trees on public right away" and does not regulate trees on private property. He described the policy as a comprehensive set of provisions to "recognize the services and functions that trees provide" and to set city goals for protection, preservation, planting, pruning…
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