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Residents say draft zoning rules curb tree-cutting at Nov. 7 public hearing
Summary
At a Nov. 7 public hearing on proposed zoning and development ordinances, a few members of the public said parts of the draft—especially provisions affecting cutting trees on private property—were too restrictive; the hearing ended without votes.
A public hearing on proposed Zoning and Land Use and Development Regulations ordinances on Nov. 7, 2024, drew a handful of residents who told city officials they believe parts of the draft are too restrictive, particularly rules that would limit cutting trees on private property.
The hearing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The transcript records that the mayor and all council members were present and that only a few members of the public attended. Mayor Christopher J. Walker allowed anyone who wished to speak to do so, and several attendees raised questions and objections about the ordinances’ restrictions.
Members of the public said the draft includes provisions they viewed as overly limiting for private-property owners; the transcript specifically records concerns about limitations on cutting trees on one’s own property. The record does not include verbatim quotes or individual names for the commenters, and the number of commenters is given only as “a few.”
No motions or votes are recorded in the transcript. After those who wished to speak had done so, the hearing was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The written record is signed by Christopher J. Walker, Mayor, and Susan Olvey, Assistant Clerk.
The governing body that convened the hearing is not identified in the transcript. The draft ordinances under discussion are listed in the record as the “Zoning and Land Use Ordinance” and the “Development Regulations Ordinance.” The transcript does not record any formal action, vote, amendments, or next steps taken at this meeting.
