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Bothell Planning Commission studies tree-code updates, seeks stronger enforcement and outreach
Summary
Senior Planner Cameron Colvin outlined proposed updates to Bothell's tree code, aiming to strengthen protections, streamline processes and add incentives; commissioners pressed staff on enforcement, equity, education and developer incentives. No formal action was taken.
Senior Planner Cameron Colvin presented an overview of proposed updates to the City of Bothell's tree code at the Planning Commission's April 1 study session, telling commissioners the work will build on the recently adopted Urban Forest Management Plan and that staff is "aiming for adoption of the code updates by the end of this year."
Colvin said a consultant-led code audit (by Planet Geo and Greenworks) identified gaps and informed five primary goals for the update: strengthen tree protections and mitigation requirements; clarify roles and responsibilities; streamline cross-departmental processes; incorporate current best practices; and provide flexibility and incentives to support retention and planting. He said the primary focus will be edits to Title 12, Chapter 18 (tree retention and landscaping), with more limited changes elsewhere.
The staff timeline calls for background research in April; a first…
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