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Council adopts tree regulation ordinance after brief public comments
Summary
Ordinance 26-0-29 to regulate planting, maintenance and removal of trees in Elkhart passed third reading after staff confirmed prior communications had been considered and a resident offered feedback about event timing and planting.
The council adopted ordinance 26-0-29 on July 27 to regulate planting, maintaining and removing trees within the City of Elkhart. Staff told the council earlier communications had been considered and would be revisited administratively; a public commenter criticized tree-planting event timing and volunteer coordination.
The measure passed on third and final reading with seven council votes in favor and one against. Council members asked that the administration note earlier input from citizens and confirm records would be reflected in follow-up communications.
