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How many trees were removed in 3 hours? Does the property owner have to compensate for the tree canopy reduction by planting an equivalent number of trees elsewhere?
There was one permit to remove a significant tree. There may have been other trees removed that did not require a permit for removal if they were smaller than 8” DBH.
As of right now, the tree ordinance for smaller properties does not require any type of mitigation for trees removed on private property. The city is reviewing the current tree ordinance.
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There was one permit to remove a significant tree. There may have been other trees removed that did not require a permit for removal if they were smaller than 8” DBH.
As of right now, the tree ordinance for smaller properties does not require any type of mitigation for trees removed on private property. The city is reviewing the current tree ordinance.