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Pasco commissioners continue tree‑preservation ordinance after public pleas to protect canopy

Pasco County Board of County Commissioners · February 18, 2026

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Summary

The board continued a proposed amendment to Pasco County's tree preservation and replacement code (Section 802) to March 24, 2026, after residents urged maintaining canopy protections, opposing a five‑acre exemption and asking the county to halt tree removal until the ordinance is finalized.

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners voted on Feb. 17 to continue consideration of a proposed amendment to Section 802 of the county land development code — the tree preservation and replacement ordinance — to March 24, 2026.

Planning staff described the ordinance update and asked for a…

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