Commission approves Parkway Planting Pilot Program parameters

Jul 21, 2026

The Tree Preservation Commission voted unanimously to move forward with parameters for a one‑year parkway planting pilot program, asking the Village to review templates for enforcement, invasive species handling, and homeowner notification; final adoption will require Village review and possible revision.

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Commission members on July 21 unanimously approved a motion to move forward with Parkway Pilot Program parameters and asked Village staff to review the packet as a working template. Member Ramona Michael presented forms modeled on programs in Oak Park and other suburbs and emphasized the one‑year monitored nature of the pilot. “The forms serve as template guidance and are not final,” she said, urging Village review and revision.

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