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Dobbs Ferry delays vote on tree‑code changes after residents warn permit rules would burden homeowners
Summary
Trustees adjourned a continuation of the public hearing on proposed tree‑code amendments to June 24 after residents and trustees pressed for more detail. The proposal would lower the regulated tree diameter from 8" to 6" and require administrative permits for removal of downed trees; residents raised concerns about emergency removal, costs and enforcement.
Residents urged the Village Board not to adopt proposed changes to the village tree code without revisions and additional input from the Tree Commission and staff.
Vincent Cullahan, a longtime resident, told trustees he and more than 100 signatories submitted a petition opposing parts of the draft, arguing that requiring permits for downed trees would place an "undue regulation and hardship" on homeowners who need to clear fallen trees quickly after storms. Jesse Lawton and Laura Lawton echoed concerns that additional certification and replanting requirements would…
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