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Melbourne Beach staff to workshop environmental board’s draft tree policy after resident complaints

Town of Melbourne Beach Planning & Zoning · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Town staff reported that several older oaks were removed under permit at a Riverview site and residents have expressed concern; the Planning & Zoning board agreed to hold a nonvoting workshop with the Environmental Advisory Board to review a draft native-tree/landscaping policy and to collect public input.

Town staff told the Planning & Zoning board on May 5 that a permitted clearing at a Riverview property removed several old oak trees and that residents have contacted the town seeking a review of tree and native-plant policy.

"There was a renewed interest in moving that forward," the town manager said,…

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