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Parks committee sends amendment tightening penalties for unauthorized tree removal to council
Summary
The Green Bay Parks Committee voted March 11 to forward Ordinance 07-26 amending municipal code section 28-37 to clarify fines and valuation for unauthorized tree removal, proposing a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum tied to CTLA appraisals; staff will add public-facing guidance to the city website.
The Green Bay Parks Committee voted March 11 to send Ordinance 07-26, an amendment to municipal code section 28-37, to the city council for further readings and consideration. The change would set a minimum fee of $500 for unauthorized tree removal and allow a maximum equal to the calculated value lost using the latest edition of the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CTLA) guide.
Director presented the proposed revisions, saying the changes aim to align the ordinance and internal…
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