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Council asks Tree Board to draft ordinance to limit clear-cutting on private property
Summary
President Joy Schmitt asked the council to refer concerns about clear-cutting private property prior to construction to the Tree Board, seeking an ordinance to restrict the practice. The council agreed to send the matter to the Tree Board for drafting.
President Joy Schmitt raised concerns that property owners have been clear-cutting lots before construction and asked the council to involve the Tree Board to draft an ordinance restricting clear cutting on private property. Councilmembers agreed the Tree Board should develop proposed language for review.
The referral is intended to allow the Tree Board to consider practical and legal approaches before any ordinance is proposed to the full council. No draft ordinance was considered at the meeting; the matter will return when the Tree Board presents a proposal.
