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Council amends second reading of nuisance-vegetation ordinance; additional reading scheduled
Summary
During second reading of Ordinance 3-70 (public nuisances—trees, shrubs and vegetation), council approved an amendment to change a tree-height threshold (from 16 to 12) and was advised that an additional reading is required before final adoption at the next meeting.
Council considered second reading of Ordinance 3-70, an amendment to the municipal code addressing public nuisances, specifically trees, shrubs and other vegetation. The proposed amendment reduces the allowable tree height standard from 16 feet to 12 feet in the cited section.
A motion to approve the amendment was made and seconded; members discussed that the change is substantial and therefore requires an additional reading and roll call at the December 22 meeting before final adoption. The council recorded votes on the amendment but did not finalize adoption at the current meeting because state procedure requires a further reading for substantial changes.
Council staff noted the timing and procedural requirement and committed to schedule the additional reading as required.
