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Text Change - Amending the Land Development Code Relating to Tree Regulations (B)
Ordinance No. 170971
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Land Development Code (Chapter 30 of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances) relating to tree regulations; by amending Section 30-4.9 and Section 30-4.13 to incentivize the preservation of trees with bonus residential density; by amending Section 30-8.7 relating to tree mitigation; by amending Section 30-8.9 to clarify tree size required with development; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
STAFF REPORT
This ordinance will amend the Land Development Code relating to tree regulations. The City Plan Board held a public hearing on July 26, 2018, where it voted to recommend approval of this amendment to the Land Development Code, and the City Commission held a public hearing on August 16, 2018, where it approved the petition and directed the drafting of this ordinance.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings and will become effective immediately upon adoption at second reading.