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Tree Mitigation Task Force / City Commission direction on changes to LDC (B)
This informational item includes the recommendations from the Tree Ordinance Stakeholder Committee.
Explanation
At the December 8, 2016 regular General Policy Committee meeting, the Commission discussed short and long-range options to make changes to the Tree Ordinance. The Commission directed staff to form a diverse stakeholder committee to make recommendations for quick changes to incentives for tree preservation, equity of mitigation requirements, uses of mitigation funds, and the economic impact of mitigation.
A diverse stakeholder committee was formed and six public meetings were held to brainstorm ideas and develop recommendations. On May 25, 2017 and July 27, 2017 the Committee presented the recommendations to the City Commission. The Commission directed staff to start on the first three recommendations and set a goal of implementing three every six months.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
Hear a presentation from staff.