Commissioners back nuisance-tree definition and limited ADA exemption with permit safeguards
Milton commissioners agreed to add a 'nuisance tree' definition that allows removal when a tree causes property damage, and to permit ADA-related removals subject to a minor permit and guardrails to prevent abuse. Staff will draft precise permit language for the ordinance.
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Commissioners supported adding a 'nuisance tree' definition to the revised urban forest ordinance that would allow removal when a tree is causing obvious physical damage to public or private property, such as sidewalks, curbs or foundations. Staff cited an example of a similar definition used in Vancouver’s code and suggested the change would make the ordinance more practical for homeowners.
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