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Mission Woods adopts tree ordinance (Ordinance No. 261)
Summary
The Mission Woods City Council voted 4-0 on May 5, 2026, to adopt Ordinance No. 261, a tree ordinance drafted to align with state statute; the ordinance includes discussion of right-of-way tree rules and a potential tree board.
The Mission Woods City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 261 at its May 5, 2026 meeting, approving a city tree ordinance drafted to align with state statute. The roll-call vote was 4-0 in favor (Councilmembers Mays, Carto, Hartley and Mohsen), with Councilmember Dan Sweeney absent.
Mayor Erica Hartley said the draft followed recommendations from Blaine Stroble of the Forestry service and was intended to give the city a framework that could be amended in the future. City Attorney Jeff Deane summarized the ordinance for the council and the discussion focused on tree rights-of-way, the potential formation of a tree board and administrative details. Councilmember Leslie Carto moved the measure and Councilmember Paul Hartley seconded.
The ordinance was approved by roll call and will be entered into the city code; the minutes record the vote as 4-0. The council did not specify an effective date in the meeting minutes; further administrative steps will follow for code publication and any board appointments.
