County simplifies tree‑planting calculations, tightens buffer table in LDC amendment
Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
The board adopted LDC 26‑001 to simplify how tree‑planting minimums are calculated for single‑ and two‑family lots, prohibit the use of jurisdictional wetlands to boost perimeter landscape averages, and replace a confusing minimum buffers table.
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Drew Pearson of the planning department presented LDC 26‑001, a set of amendments to Article 37 (natural resources protection) designed to simplify the formula for minimum tree‑planting requirements on single‑ and two‑family lots and to clarify buffer rules.
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