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Council holds first reading of tree and vegetation ordinance, members debate clearance height
Summary
The council conducted a first reading of Ordinance 3.70 to amend vegetation rules (trees, shrubs, weeds), and members debated proposed clearance heights — one councilmember called 16 feet "really high" and suggested 14 feet for practical vehicle clearance.
Chair introduced Ordinance 3.70, a first reading to amend title 7 (trees, shrubs, weeds and other vegetation), and read the ordinance chapter and section into the record. The ordinance targets section 7.0503 on the duties of property owners and opens the item for council discussion prior to final readings.
Committee member (S3) questioned the proposed 16‑foot clearance, saying "16 feet did seem really high, and so we were starting to talk maybe 14." Another member noted typical vehicle clearances and neighborhood plantings and urged further review; the council agreed to collect feedback and revisit the specific height value at a later meeting before adopting a final regulation.
