Dawson County OKs environmental ordinance changes, developer objects to tree requirements

Jul 16, 2026

The board approved amendments to Chapter 109 addressing trees, landscaping, buffers, erosion control, watershed management and stormwater after a public hearing in which a local developer opposed the landscaping/tree requirements as costly to builders.

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Dawson County commissioners voted 3‑0 on July 16 to adopt amendments to Chapter 109 of the county code covering environmental regulations, including provisions on trees, landscaping, buffers, erosion control, watershed management and stormwater.

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