LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Ann Hill
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REFERRAL TO PLANNING BOARD: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEC. 12-6-4 (D) - LANDSCAPE AND TREE PROTECTION PLAN - OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC)
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council refer to the Planning Board a proposed amendment to Section 12-6-4 (D)- Landscape and Tree Protection Plan - of the Land Development Code.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In accordance with Sec. 12-12-3 - Amendments to the Land Development Code, which states in part:
“…Every such proposed amendment or change, whether initiated by the city council or by petition, shall be referred to the planning board who shall study such proposals and make recommendation to the City Council…”
The proposed amendment to Sec. 12-6-4 (D) states : If removal is sought for two (2) or more heritage trees or for more than ten (10) three (3) protected trees…. And adds the language, The sign shall be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the removal of any trees.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 10, 2009 -- City Council passed Ordinance No. 31-09 Amending Sec. 12-6 of the LDC
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Amendment to Sec. 12-6-4- Landscape and Tree Protection Plan of the LDC
PRESENTATION: No