LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Ann Hill
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REFERRAL TO PLANNING BOARD - INCLUSION OF QUERCUS HEMISPHAERICA - DARLINGTON OAK TO THE LIST OF PROTECTED TREES IN CITY CODE CHAPTER 12-6 TREE/LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council refer to the Planning Board for review and recommendation, the inclusion of Quercus hemisphaerica - Darlington Oak to the list of protected trees in City Code Chapter 12-6 Tree/Landscape Regulations.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Currently, Quercus hemisphaerica - Darlington Oak, are not on the list of protected trees. It is estimated that nearly 90% of the trees protected within the city are actually Quercus laurifolia - Laurel Oak. In order to protect the majority of oaks within the city, the Darlington Oak would need to be added to the list of protected species.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No